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| Fostering by Larner | 11 Review(s) |
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| Mirkwoodmaiden | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 11/5/2005 |
| Larner! I forgot write in the review of Chapter 1 about how delightful Estel is. I love the fact that he senses there should be others, brothers of his, to keep him company and there creates them. It is a really inventive storyline and one that I rather like! MM Author Reply: Am so glad you appreciate Estel as I write him. Although I was one of four, I still had imaginary friends and an imaginary twin sister I so wanted to share my world with. I sometimes project a good deal of my own life on my characters at times. I used my childhood fascination with caddis fly larvae as a device in my first story, even. Anyway, will try to read more of yours today before I have to leave for work. | |
| Meldewen Ilce | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/12/2005 |
| Whoa, I think I have a clue as to where this is headed: the two olders sons Gilrean lost will indeed be born as hobbits and I am guessing one will be Frodo and the other Samwise. You're stories are quite amazing, you know that (even if I guess wrong in what I said above)? Author Reply: I think we have enough clues, but do Gilraen, Gandalf, and Elrond, do you think? Thanks for the compliment! | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/12/2005 |
| You had me thinking about this. Is it easier for Gilraen to know her lost sons will be born eventually and help Aragorn to come in his own, or is it difficultier because they will not be born to her but to someone other? I think she must be torn about this. Anyway, it is heartening to know Elrond and the others have foreseen this. No wonder Elrond has send so many books to Bilbo! And it's interesting Gandalf sensed even then the change in Bilbo's light caused by the One Ring. Author Reply: Knowing that the two she'd hoped to know as her own sons would be born elsewhere would, I truly think, be a mixed blessing for Gilraen, and she would indeed feel both relieved and even more frustrated and sorrowful about the entire situation. As you point out, she would feel torn about this. As yet, I don't think Elrond is truly foreseeing Bilbo's role in all this, but is just eager to share what knowledge there is with mortals before the time comes that he takes the road to the Havens, as appears imminent. Aragorn has been born, Sauron is back in Mordor, and all is obviously working toward the final showdown between the forces of Sauron and the Free Peoples of Middle Earth. But I think Gandalf would have been aware that there was something going on with Bilbo, but not precisely what. But, being consistent with some of my former works, if Rosie was aware that somehow the presence of the Ring helped Frodo's Light shine brighter, the same ought to have been true also of Gandalf. | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/12/2005 |
| Well, I don't know exactly what a Nuzgul is, but if all Nuzgul are like this, I like them :) Why haven't I ever thought of the possibility, that Bilbo and Gilraen (and her son, of course) met in Rivendell? It's so obvious! Gilraen knows, from her dreams, that Aragorn's brothers will be born elsewhere and that they will be brothers in spirit. It seems to me, that Gandalf lets her chose the teacher for them. And she choses Bilbo, even if it seems somewhat ridiculous to her, that her sons should be born as Hobbits. I think it was Bilbo's light that impressed her and let her see a bond between Bilbo and Aragorn. A wonderful story, Larner! I'm looking forward to reading more! Author Reply: Nuzguls are a Henneth Annun convention to describe how inspirations for longer tales are generated--perhaps a more serious form of a plot bunny? I have found them in the space where the drawer is missing in the pedestal for my bed, in the linen cupboard, the cat sand, and now this one released by Harrowcat. But I suspect that it is Iluvatar that is allowing the choice, or somehow inspiring Gilraen to realize what will be. Thanks for the compliments. | |
| Amy Earls | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/12/2005 |
| I'm really enjoying this spiritual theme. Am so much appreciating exploring more about Gilraen and Bilbo. Gilraen especially has been so neglected by fanfic authors: killed off by those who want to focus on the Elrond/Estel relationship or written as clinically depressed. Raising Aragorn in Rivendell must have been a v. difficult situation for her, and the fact that he turned out so well must be at least partially due to her. I don't know if there were many female elves in Rivendell (due to my unfortunate prejudice against buying Christopher Tolkien's books), but I speculate that she would have been critical in helping to form Aragorn's attitude toward women and, eventually, Arwen. Wondering if, by short, you mean that this story will be "only" 25-30 chapters. Author Reply: By short, this time it will be less than ten. Just finished the last of the writing today. I'm not certain how many female Elves were left in Rivendell, either. Not a great many, probably. But you are right--Gilraen would undoubtedly have been actively engaged in the raising of her son, and was responsible in great part for how wonderful a person he turned out to be. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/12/2005 |
| What an amazing universe you're crafting, Larner! One of starlight and one of sunlight My goodness. What a perfect description, and I never thought before about the extent to which they were *both* taught by Bilbo. Author Reply: I'm so glad you appreciate it, Shirebound. Thanks so much for the review! | |
| Radbooks | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/12/2005 |
| I like the interactions between Gilraen and Bilbo and the comfort that she seems to draw from him. Of course he is so much older and has a lot of wisdom to draw on. Gandalf and his surprise and delight on seeing Estel was priceless and then him talking with her. I loved how he reassured Gilraen that because Iluvater had told her it would be done, it would happen and she need to rest in that. But of course she still has such a hard time - who wouldn't? ;) And then I laughed at her sarastic comment about why not the perian - at least I took it as a sarastic comment because I'm sure she couldn't believe her sons would be hobbits and not men. Anyway, it was much enjoyed as usual! Author Reply: Yes, I think her comment about her lost sons being born as Periannath was sarcastic. And I think that no one would speak openly of Aragorn for fear that somehow Sauron might find out he existed ans where he was hidden. Glad you are still enjoying it. | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/12/2005 |
| *You are teaching beyond the white spaces in the margins.* Oh yes Larner. And long may you continue! The idea that even Gandalf didn't know who Estel was came as a complete surprise to me but the evolution of that scene was wonderful. Author Reply: Thank you for both the inspiration and the compliments, Harrowcat! Of course Gandalf ought not to have been fully aware--the secret is best kept when the fewest possible know. Glad you enjoyed the chapter. | |
| Baggins Babe | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/12/2005 |
| What a beautiful and well crafted story this is! I love your portrayal of both Gilraen and Bilbo, who has clearly grown and changed as the result of his adventures. I can't wait for the next chapter. Author Reply: Wouldn't a good part of Bilbo's own adventure be a prelude to preparing the next generation for their? Thanks for the feedback. | |
| Tigger | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/12/2005 |
| Poor Gilrean. There really isn't very much we know of her, but it had to be heartbreaking to suddenly be uprooted from all she knows and her family at a time she needed them the most, to journey and then stay in Rivendell for the sake and safety of her son. Then to have so many rules and restrictions on what she can do or say regarding her son and his birthright. No wonder she unloaded as much as she could to Bilbo. And then for Gandalf to realize the way he did about who and what Estel was. I can imagine quite clearly how delighted the look on his face was. His talk w/Gilrean in the garden was wonderful. To give comfort to her and also to assure her the spirits of her two sons will go where they should go. I can't imagine the bittersweetness that knowledge would bring. You're doing a fantastic job w/this so far. Looking forward to more!! Author Reply: Yes, it would be very bittersweet, knowing she will not watch the growth of the other two children who should have been her children. And Gandalf would be as surprised as everyone else as to Aragorn's survival as Estel. So glad, Tigger, that you are enjoying this. Thanks for the feedback. | |