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| For Eyes to See That Can by Rowan | 7 Review(s) |
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| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 1/14/2005 |
| It's the first time I've encountered your story, and I'm enjoying it thoroughly. We seem to be seeing many of the same aspects to the characters, as well as being drawn to the same title. And I beg your forgiveness, for it appears you did have the title first! Yes, we both borrowed it from the Master. Author Reply: I think that's one main reason I enjoyed your story as well, because of the similar insights we seem to have, as well as the fact that it was just ripping good! Titles get re-used all the time, so it's no big (as Buffy would say). I did once change a title because I saw another story with the same one, but then I saw others with the same *new* title, and I said "ah, screw it". It happens all the time in fanfic. How many stories are there in various fandoms called "Reflections", I wonder? - Rowan | |
| cher | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 1/4/2005 |
| "How was this possible? What could it mean? This was a hobbit, after all. A creature of quiet sunshine and tilled meadows, meant for peace and laughter. Was this why I had felt drawn to make the acquaintance of this gentle folk -- because it was from among them that one would come who could change the fate of Arda?" I like all of these, but the one about Gandalf really strikes a chord with me. What foreshadowing!! Author Reply: That's one of the things I'm "into" about LOTR: how so many little or coincidental things (like Gandalf deciding to hang out with hobbits) all turn out to be important pivotal moments leading up to the final defeat of Sauron, as if there is a subtle hand guiding it all. And I did think that this was a thought Gandalf might have, if he was somehow able to sense that Frodo would be significant. Thanks for your kindness in reviewing! | |
| Ariel | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 9/10/2004 |
| These were very nicely done - a pleasant read from someone who knows her canon well (I prefer canon fic). I liked the study from Gandalf best - IMHO, that is the one you capture the most closely to book - though you may also have simply improved over time. Nicely done pieces. Bravo! | |
| Connie B. | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 9/10/2004 |
| Nice. I liked the foreshadowing. Bilbo falling out of a tree and into Gandalf's lap was a nice touch. Thanks. Connie B. | |
| esamen | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 9/9/2004 |
| A moment or an eternity later, I came back with a start and a gasp. Such a melody this one had! Bright with hope, heavy with sorrow. Unfinished, yes; its completion would be built on his choices. But a deeper or a more complex and bittersweet song, I had not heard even in the presence of the eldest Elves; at least, judging from the notes that I heard, and they were just the beginning. Oh, this just takes my breath away. Everything here -- your vision of Gandalf, of Frodo, of Bilbo -- is just fantastic. Rowan, you can really write. Thanks so, so much for sharing your vision! I'm going to have to run over and see if you've written anything else! This is my favorite kind of fic reading -- Frodo centric, beautifully written, and full of love. Thanks again! | |
| Yavanna | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 9/9/2004 |
| Rowan, I'm enjoying very much your story. I think you are offering us some really tender, colourful and interesting insigths about our favourite character. I hope you have in mind a lot more chapters. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 9/9/2004 |
| Another marvelous chapter! "I can cope with being bored, Uncle. I've sat through some of your birthday speeches." I suppressed my laughter by busying myself hunting for my pipe. This was a quick one. What a wonderful explanation of why Gandalf chose Bilbo for Thorin's expedition! And how fascinating to see Frodo through these wise, ancient eyes and thoughts. | |