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| The Grey at the End of the World by jodancingtree | 5 Review(s) |
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| Frank Johnson | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 12/5/2005 |
| good service | |
| Inkling | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 9/1/2005 |
| So sad to see Bag End ravaged once again…and to know that this time, it probably won’t be restored. I hope we’re going to see the scene you seem to be setting up here: Logi at the Ring-bearer’s grave. Will he finally understand? Perhaps Frodo can still help another orc, somehow… Author Reply: Maybe so - or perhaps Sam? Logi has a new appreciation for loyalty now, and I almost think his mind is more on the Ring-bearer's faithful friend, than on Frodo himself - Sam's behavior being the very opposite of his own. Thanks so much for reviewing! jo | |
| perelleth | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 8/21/2005 |
| So, I've found myself trying to remind me what Logi did. You know I've pitied him since the very beginning, because of the seemingly unavoidable curse of his nature. Such a harsh way apppointed to this orc to grow up! Boy, his remorse is heart wrenching and he must have found out by now that love with Freiga was all different from love of his family and respect and trust from his friends. So Canohando's guilt some chapters before that he had not thought to find him a wife to prevent this is proven right... in a way. Deep inside he's so wise and discerning! Perfect tragedy, yet again...Logi standing before the ringbearer's tomb! poor one! Author Reply: Yeah, Logi is really a conflicted soul. Along with his natural ferocity he's lived his whole life under Canohando's training, to say nothing of Haldar's influence. These things weren't enough to stop him, but they're enough to haunt him when he tries to throw them off. Whether he would have avoided yielding to his Orc nature, if he had had a wife - I don't know. He wasn't loyal to Haldar - would he have been loyal to a wife, when he was so powerfully attracted to Freiga? And he was drawn to the fierceness and violence of the barbarian warriors, as well... I'm not sure marriage would have saved him. And if he had known Frodo Baggins in real life? Who knows? jo | |
| Rose Sared | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 8/21/2005 |
| "The thought brought Canohando very near, and it came to him that he wanted his grandfather. He'd kill me the moment he laid eyes on me! But perhaps that was what he wanted after all – to be judged, and pay the penalty. Anything to close his ears to Haldar's scream" And there encapsulated is the great tragedy of this tale - I find myself caring less what happens to the hobbits - but boy do I care what happens to Canohando and Logi - Sign of pretty good writing indeed. Still enjoying Rose Author Reply: Yes, I'm afraid the Orcs rather took over this tale - typical of the breed - I'm so glad you're still enjoying it. jo | |
| Nina the powerwriter | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 8/21/2005 |
| The last few paragraphs had me in near tears. He himself had not been loyal. In some obscure way he felt he owed them an apology. That clenched my heart. Wonderful writing, Jo! You never cease to amaze me. You write redeemable villians so well too! I am urger to see what happens next. Author Reply: Thanks, Nina! jo | |