Reviews for "Rider of the Mark"

Thu Jul 06, 2006 5:56 pm

Loved this chapter! Eomer and Gamling in the bath house were absolutely hilarious, as was Gamling's way of sneaking out of the bedroom without being seen by everybody.

Now what the heck is Eomer going to say at the wedding? I am almost afraid to know, but trust he won't embarrass Aefre and Gamling too badly. Or maybe he will, who knows? It should make good reading, whatever he decides to say. And I wonder if Lothiriel will find out about his adventures with the homely twins?

Aefre was very typical of any bride on her wedding day, especially one who'd overslept. And it was so nice, the way Gamling's family fussed over getting him ready. I'm glad he decided to have his straggly beard trimmed.

Looking forward to the next chapter--this wedding is going to be something!

Thu Jul 06, 2006 8:30 pm

Wonderful as always. I loved Gamling and Eomer in the bath. Especially Eomer's "rememberances" of the preceeding night. Hilarious ROFL smiley face

And I also really enjoyed the dream sequence with Gamling's father. Beautifully written.

Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:57 am

I just finished reading this all the way through Chapter 35, and if I reviewed each chapter individually, I'd be reviewing till the Winter Solstice. This is so FUN to read as well as just being incredibly well written. I love it that Aefre is not a sweet YOUNG thing but an older woman. A teenager would be so wrong for someone like Gamling. She's strong, opinionated, gentle when she needs to be and not perfect. It's so refreshing to read a story that has a realistic OFC instad of a superwoman (though I think Aefre is pretty super!) And you've written a perfect Gamling. He's smart about the important things, he's thoughtful, he has a wonderful sense of humor, he is loyal and has such honor. Oh, I could go on and on about him!

Other things I liked: Eowyn wasn't the only shieldmaiden to sneak themselves intothe ranks going to the Pelennor, Gamling explaining to Eowyn about how to fight against a morningstar while on foot, and Merry there watching as well, all unnoticed (so the reason Merry charged in and attacked the wraith was because he remembered Gamling saying that the fighter with the morningstar was vulnerable to a second attacker!), the realism of day to day life in the Riddermark, the "romance" between Gamling and Aefre's horses mirroring the human's romance, being able to see inside Gamling's thoughts, and so much more.

Seeing the way that Gamling and Aefre keep things going, reorganizing people and materials, getting things back to a more or less even keel, I think they are the best regents that Eomer could possibly have. I also think that if, Bema fobid, Eomer and Eowyn had fallen as well as Theoden, then Gamling would be the man to keep the Riddermark intact as a sovereign nation.

You handling of Eomer, Eowyn and Faramir as well as the other canon and non-canon characters are excellent. You mentioned in one of your author's notes that writing sex and romance were hard, and you're right. However, you've managed to pull it off beautifully.

I don't know if or when you plan to add to this story but I certainly hope you do. I've recommended this story to several friends as well as my sister. It's going to be one that read ver and over again, enjying it each time.

Bema bless!

Edlyn

Thu Oct 12, 2006 11:38 pm

Not sure why I was alerted to an update on this, Chapter 2, unless you did some revising. In any event I reread the whole thing and have been laughing and tearing up all evening. Loved it the first time and adored it this time. You really create a believable world and populate it with great characters. I do get the feeling there is more possibilities for this story and would love to see Gamling take on those who hurt his lady so badly and give her some justice. Then there is the matter of getting even with Eowyn and Eomer. Hummmmmmm, Get busy will you?

Mon Oct 16, 2006 6:17 pm

What a sweet, funny, bawdy and ultimately perfect wedding for Gamling and Aefre. Eomer behaved pretty much like I thought he would, and I wonder if the whole thing scared Lothiriel off or made her want to draw closer? She did dance with Eomer at the feast, so maybe the latter? And the thought of the elves whispering sexual advice in Gamling's ear was particularly hilarious, as was the typical "are we there yet," "I have to pee," and "I'm hungry" of the kids on the journey to and from the ceremony. You must have quite a bit of experience with traveling with young children to get it so right.

I am looking forward to more of this story, especially Gamling and Aefre going back to the Wold and getting back her land and house from the baddies who took it from her, as well as to the birth of that Shield Toddler or Horse Lordlet, or possibly both if you decide to gift Aefre and Gamling with twins (just think how proud that would make Gamling!)

Fri Oct 20, 2006 2:57 am

Excellent! The ceremony was great. I loved the details. Very vivid descriptions. Brava!!! I enjoyed reading this very much!!! The humor is great. Hope to see more soon.

Hugs,
Talasi

Sat Oct 21, 2006 5:50 pm

I would pay good money to go to a wedding like that. :0P Hilarious, fantastic as always, looking forward to reading more!

Tue Dec 19, 2006 5:26 pm

I started reading two days ago but didn't get to continue as I had hoped. This morning I was frustrated when I couldn't get Open Scrolls to open so I could get to chapter 14. I loved reading this. I laughed. I cried. Passionate and fun... I loved how you portrayed not only Gamling but also Eomer. It was a joy to read and will I not only recommend it, but I will be returning to read it all again and again.

Sun Mar 25, 2007 6:25 pm

i was reading you at aff and lost this bookmark a year ago. i'm so glad i found it again! this is one of the best stories i've ever read. funny, serious, it's so real. gamling is such a normal, every day guy! i have a lot of chapters to catch up on, but i wanted you to know this is so wonderful and well written. thank you so much for sharing this with us!

Thu May 31, 2007 6:21 am

Ah, that was excellent. I am glad they are safely married--although I suppose that could be considered an oxymoron when dealing with these two. Hysterical wedding--reminded me somewhat of my own, in places.

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