Reviews for "The Road Home"

Wed Feb 16, 2005 10:32 am

The standard of writing in this is excellent and the portrayal of Boromir is very thoughtful and thought-provoking at the same time. I really liked the idea that it was his memories of Merry and Pippin that stirred Boromir out of the Ring's grasp, and I also like the last statement, that not all of his actions were down to the Ring's temptation. To me, that will make for far more interesting characterisation than 'he was simply taken over' and I'm really looking forward to seeing how you tackle the story from here on.

Thu Feb 17, 2005 10:34 pm

I swear people know what I'm thinking, because I came here to post basically what Weav just said. I think the beginning of this story was well thought out, and even with scenes from the movie intact, your originality stands out and makes these scenes seem new again. I can't wait to read more! Very Happy smiley face

Tue Apr 19, 2005 10:04 am

I don't particularly favour the AU stories, but this one really captured me. You do start to feel for Boromir, especially when in his fevered dreams he sees both his father and his brother reject him. I like the way you make him reconsider his past life and desire change, as well as his awareness of the traits that made it all the easier for the Ring to take him. He acknowledges his own faults, which makes him a far more complex character than even the one in the movies. Keep it on, please, and I promise to review faithfully. I know how important it is to get feedback, beig a fanfic writer myself. So, good luck to you and a lot of inspiration!

Regards,

Lilan

Thu Dec 22, 2005 9:45 pm

I read your story first on Fanfiction.net, and now I've read it over again here! I love the unique plot you've given this "Boromir Lives" fic. A lot of Boromir AU's tend to be very similar, but you've put the focus almost entirely on Boromir and his mind-state. It doesn't occur to many other authors that he would do something so drastic as to assume a pseudonym and begin a new life. Personally, I find this a little unsettling. Wouldn't Boromir, as a warrior and leader of men, recognize this as a "shirking of responsibility", in a way? Or are his grief and shame so burdensome, that he is driven to this course of action out of his better judgement? Whatever the answer, I love what you've done so far, and please continue the story!

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