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| The Choice of Healing by Larner | 5 Review(s) |
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| Eirinn Leigh | Reviewed Chapter: 17 on 7/18/2015 |
| Just a geography check! “But there’s no place people go to the West of us. The only ones who go West are Dwarves going to the Iron Hills.” It's the Blue Mountains not the Iron Hills. Author Reply: Oh, I know--I made many such mistakes in my earliest stories, Eirinn. I hope to correct them someday, but am still struggling to finish "Stirring Rings" and then "Or Perchance" and "The Tenant from Staddle." Too many stories are taking too long to write, it seems. Thanks so! | |
| Queen Galadriel | Reviewed Chapter: 17 on 4/13/2006 |
| Oh, this is so sad. But it goes right along with Reconciliation, each filling in the gaps left by the other without repeating too much. The letters are very touching, especially those to Narcissa and to Ferdi and Bard. Of course Rosie would be the one to realise Frodo was leaving and speak to him about it. "Make him want to come back..." That's so like Frodo. It's a bit frightening to imagine--being so weak that one doesn't even have the strength to move about at will. I've read about it often enough, but I guess this really brought it home. God bless, Galadriel Author Reply: It's a very difficult thing for those who have been independent throughout their lives to realize suddenly they are now unable to do much for themselves. My late husband grew quite despondent over this often during his last few months, and I've seen it in others as well. Trying to maintain ones sense of dignity as one sees oneself losing control of muscles and sphincters and even the ability to breathe properly is most disconcerting; yet so often it is part of dying. And I do believe Frodo would want Sam to live fully here, now that life was opening up for him again; and that Rosie would be the one to fully appreciate just what Frodo was planning and its implications. And am glad you appreciate the final letters. Thank you so much for the feedback. | |
| Inkling | Reviewed Chapter: 17 on 8/3/2005 |
| Ah, you’re killing me, Larner…another heartbreaking chapter! Frodo’s letters were very well done. The most poignant part was his admission of terror at the prospect of taking ship…and very believable that it was Merry to whom he could confess this. Author Reply: Yes, it would be Merry who would receive that confession indeed. And I think it would be fearful, for he's giving up his very identity as a Hobbit of the Shire, which has been part of him all his life. I think Frodo was aware he was changing, and I know I'd be terrified of it, that I'd lose all my sense of self in it. So glad you appreciate it. | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 17 on 4/12/2005 |
| Tears came to my eyes, reading the last paragraph. To see the healing in the families, especially Pippin's... the understanding way the parents received their sons and cared for them, ah, Frodo, you brought about so much, even in your leaving, with your thoughtfulness and carefully chosen words. Forgive me if I have missed something obvious. Whose is the golden light? I love that Ferdibrand, blind to the mundane, can perceive Light in others. I do hope he won't be left in the dark with these departures. Author Reply: Think for a moment who went with Frodo to the Havens. I've always seen that one with a golden light while Frodo's was mithril pure. Of course, all will be made plain in tomorrow's chapter, although there is another one after that. Thanks, Lindelea. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 17 on 4/12/2005 |
| Poor Frodo, still afraid, after all these years, to say good-bye. His letters were so sad. *sniffle* Author Reply: Hadn't meant to post two chapters today, but managed to skip this one originally and had to do put it on, too. Yes, it would be hard for him, I think. | |