Ooh. I missed this whilst on vacation, otherwise, I would've responded sooner.
So, the second son finally gets his due as counselor and power behind the throne. Perfect! Chilling in style, theme, and substance, and what a last line! What a perversion of that wish in Two Towers, to see Minas Tirith revered for its ancientry and beauty, and to be Minas Anor once more.
no subject
Date: 2008-05-26 12:09 am (UTC)So, the second son finally gets his due as counselor and power behind the throne. Perfect! Chilling in style, theme, and substance, and what a last line! What a perversion of that wish in Two Towers, to see Minas Tirith revered for its ancientry and beauty, and to be Minas Anor once more.
Thank you, Una!
Dwim