Reviews for "Away"

Sun Mar 21, 2004 11:01 am

I enjoyed this! I've always wondered about why Boromir insisted so strongly on taking the Quest, and you've provided an interesting answer. Poor Boromir! He always gave such an impression of being able to handle anything that it's almost a surprise to remember that his family situation must have been hard on him.

I only have two small comments--first, the Denethor section refers to him watching the palantír with hunger, which both interested and puzzled me; I never got the impression he enjoyed it much, especially since it was only showing him doom and despair. Did you mean something else by it? Second, the tavern name "Oyster and Ox" made me laugh, and I don't think that's what you wanted in the middle of a rather serious story.

Overall, though, very good job! Hope to see more from you!

--"Rose"

Sun Mar 21, 2004 1:21 pm

I loved this, and am glad to see you posting here! It is hard for us who love the Warrior Boromir to remember sometimes he met challenges he couldn't handle. That's why I love stories like this that remind us of his more tender vulnerabilities.

I also thought your use of the Palantir intriguing. The Hunger of an addict, maybe ... and that Boromir (and, perhaps, Faramir) knew of it gives rise to all sorts of interesting questions.

I will look forward to more writing from you!

Sun Mar 21, 2004 5:49 pm

GypsieRose said
> I enjoyed this!

Thank you for your lovely comments! I'm glad you liked it.

I've always wondered about why Boromir insisted so strongly on taking the Quest, and you've provided an interesting answer.

Yeah, my favourite fanwank on the matter is that poor boy simply chickened out. It doesn't make sense any other way, imo.

I only have two small comments--first, the Denethor section refers to him watching the palantír with hunger, which both interested and puzzled me; I never got the impression he enjoyed it much, especially since it was only showing him doom and despair. Did you mean something else by it?

Well, hunger is not particularly enjoyable feeling, and not and not a nice one at that.

Thanks again for your feedback!

Thu Mar 16, 2006 4:56 am

I think we all have days like this and you've done an excellent job of capturing that hemmed in feeling in a small amount of space. Nicely done.

Thu Mar 16, 2006 9:04 am

Very angsty. I do like this. It is one explanation for Boromir going to Rivendell instead of Faramir, who to me was the logical choice.

I did notice at least on tense issue. When you mention him going to the Oyster and Ox, which by the way I did not think was humorous nor out of place, you say he "...wanted to go to the Oyster And Ox and drunk himself blind..." drunk should be drink. I am not sure if this was a typo, or a language thing. Just thought you would like to know.

Otherwise, a very enjoyable story.

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