"Where the Grass Grows Green" is a fanfiction series that promises to approach the epic proportions of Tolkien's own work. Although only 1 1/2 books of the projected six have been written, Ragnelle, the author, is steadily working her way through these wonderful masterpieces.
The basic premise to this series is that Sam killed Gollum before the quest was completed; therefore, Sauron was able to defeat the armies of the West and all of Middle Earth is currently under his tyranny. All of it? No! for a small company of "Faithful" remain at work in the shadows, ever attempting to foil the enemies plans...
Accordingly, the first book in the series follows the actions of Eomer, who manages to escape the Battle of the Morannon. The book takes place ten years after this battle. At the risk of telling too much, We May Yet Stand chronicles his journey to Minas Tirith with several other Faithful in a desperate bid to free.....
The first book ends on a terrible cliff hanger and the second book, On Bended Knee, is a work in progress. I won't even give you a hint of what it's about because that might risk shattering the suspense of Book I, but it's dark, thrilling, and beautiful all at the same time.
In addition to the wonderfully crafted storyline, Ragnelle has a way with words that makes her writing extremely enjoyable. Her tone is similar to Tolkien's without slavishly imitating his writing, and she does it well, unlike many other FanFiction authors. The only downside is that chapters are posted at the rate of one per month, which means the wait between chapters is nigh-on unbearable!
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