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| The Choice of Healing by Larner | 5 Review(s) |
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| Queen Galadriel | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 3/31/2006 |
| Chapter 2 really seemed like the opening to the story itself, and it was very interesting to see the moment the decision began to be made. I'd nearly forgotten. I can't believe I've forgotten so much of this! But then that adds to the delight of reading it again, right? :) And love Bilbo eavesdropping! :) Oh, poor Frodo, to have to endure so much at first coming home! Again I find myself wondering who to take sides with-him or Will. I think they were both right. It would have been good for his health if Frodo had had a chance to rest, but then he did need something to keep him busy, to keep his mind from darkness. But my favourite part of the chapter was the conversation at the end, and especially this: Frodo laughed, then sobered. “I can see to the lists, things like that. But I’ll need you to do the legwork.” Sam nodded. “I suppose, between us, we can do it all.” “You know we can, Frodo.” Frodo reached out his hand, and Sam took it, felt the place of the missing finger, gave the rest a gentle squeeze. Yes, indeed brothers of the heart and soul. God bless, Galadriel Author Reply: We see the beginning of the story from Bilbo's point of view, and then move out to a more general one. I suppose I could have made that a prologue; but I didn't and I don't feel like changing it now. To see the decision made known on Arwen's request I felt was vital to this story; and for those in the North I felt the one to make it known was Olorin. As such, Gandalf gets pulled out of himself for a moment, then sent back to make the announcement. Bilbo, of course, doesn't mean to eavesdrop, but with his condition of falling off asleep every few minutes what choice does he have? Particularly as if he half-dozes he actually has a chance to find out what's happening, whereas when he takes part in conversations he falls fully asleep and loses track of everything? Yes, Frodo is almost overwhelmed to find the Shire was overrun while they were gone; and now he's convinced by Will to take over. I've seen Will as wanting to get Frodo to take over his job for years; now he has his chance, for even Frodo has to accept Will isn't up to it now. And the brothers of the heart do find themselves ready to work together on the restoration of the Shire. | |
| Inkling | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 4/27/2005 |
| Hurrah—Frodo POV! (What can I say…I’m hopelessly biased!) This is so heartbreaking already, I can only imagine what the end will be like. Especially moving was Frodo’s need to never be without water…poor, dear boy! I’m glad that old Whitfoot, at least, can see his worth. Author Reply: Yes, I suspect Will has wanted to see Frodo as Mayor for quite some time, and hopes he will follow Will. I would think that water would truly be seen by Frodo (and probably by Sam as well) as a need for some time. I've read of Holocaust survivors who had to have a full loaf of bread on the table at each meal, whether they intended to eat from it or not, for that reassured them their ordeal in the camps was over; so the presence of a drink would likely serve the same function for Frodo after the rescue from Orodruin. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 3/30/2005 |
| "No, maybe one day, but not yet. Nor is the Shire ready for someone who isn’t a land holder to stand as Mayor, not yet, and you know it.” Very perceptive reason for why Sam only became Mayor later on. Author Reply: This, of course, has been consistent with governments throughout Europe--those who held property were the ones who held power and authority; while peasants had no political say of any kind. Even in the US at first only property owners could vote. Thanks for the feedback. | |
| Ariel | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 3/29/2005 |
| And what a treat to find another chapter waiting for me! A good tale still, and credible in all your 'fillins'. Eagerly waiting for more! Author Reply: Am so glad you are finding it credible. This will be MUCH shorter than the King's Commission, btw. Am trying to post a chapter a day again--have it all written out except for the last two chapters, which are in progress. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 3/29/2005 |
| Wow! This already promises to be as good as "The King's Commission". I am so impressed with the way you handle Frodo. The descriptions of all that they found in the Shire in this latest chapter, and of how they dealt with it is so completely canon, it's like you are just restoring parts that might have been cut for length, from the original! Author Reply: Again, I am happy to find my stories are seen as consistent with Tolkien's own writings. Thank you for the vote of confidence! Thank you, Dreamflower. | |