Reviews for "30th Nárië"

Fri May 13, 2005 6:02 am

Very intense, the bitterness is very tangible. I can see the Captain of Gondor standing there, his fists clenched. Beautiful!

Fri May 13, 2005 11:24 am

This one gave me chills. How awful for him to see so many of his men dead. I cannot imagine how that would feel to be responsible for all of those lives then have to see to their final farewells. At the same time, he was furious at those responsible for the attack and knows the war has begun yet he does not feel much hope. Then your A/N made me cry when you said there was no end to war just an end to him. How sad that he was not alive to see Mordor fall and Gondor restored. His death is even more sad to me than even King Theoden (which makes me bawl like a baby when I see it or read it! Cry smiley face

) because Boromir died feeling that he had failed while Theoden died feeling he had made himself worthy of his forefathers. And Boromir was constantly fighting to save Gondor and once it was saved, he was not there to see it. So sad.

Nancy, you do Boromir so good. Very Happy smiley face

Take that anyway you want to! Wink smiley face

This was edited slightly to correct my grammer. Surprised smiley face

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Fri May 13, 2005 7:50 pm

This is lovely, Nancy! I couldn't help but notice the similarity between Boromir's task on this 20th June 3018, and the task of the Three Hunters after the Orc-raid at Parth Galen on 26th February 3019. *Sob*

- Barbara

P.S. May I make a suggestion as a fellow drabble-writer? I've been told that some people are disappointed when they expect a story and get a drabble (I, personally, *adore* well-written drabbles...), so I recommend that you mention that it is a drabble in the story summary.

Sun May 15, 2005 12:20 pm

Wow ! a very powerful and poignant little piece. I especially like the image of the river being entrusted with the safe return of the soldiers bodies. It also highlights how severe the losses were and that there were perhaps too many bodies to bury.
Great stuff ! Smile smiley face

Sun May 15, 2005 4:44 pm

You have such an insight when it comes to Boromir, and once again you've managed to get that understanding of his character across extremely well in this drabble. This was a very interesting way to look at the challenge topic, and it worked very well, in my opinion. The writing though was what struck me as the best factor in this piece; your imagery and voice throughout the drabble was evocative and poignant, especially the line about the Harlong having such precious cargo. It was a really clever use of language. Seriously, this was great.

Sun May 15, 2005 5:41 pm

No one writes Boromir as well as you do, Nancy - this proved that. The emotion is portrayed so perfectly in do few words; any other author would ruin the moment by overloading description and adding spoonfuls of sympathy (yes, they would so it evenin 100 words), but you give it in one clear, tasteful cut. Very well done.

Sun May 15, 2005 7:18 pm

I too liked the way you described the river. Caretaker of the dead.

Tue May 24, 2005 8:24 am

I must bow to eidence. This piece was fantastic. Even the Author's note was poetic.
Here's to hoping Boromir found some peace Across the veil...

Tue Aug 23, 2005 10:31 am

Very nicely done. It certainly give insight as to why both Boromir and Faramir are keen to lay hands on the ring. Not for themselves, but to save their people. (Sorry, movie Boromir showed too much personal interest in it.)

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