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| Fostering by Larner | 4 Review(s) |
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| Tigger | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 7/14/2005 |
| Oh Larner...What a delightful scene you've created. W/Gandalf's light recognizing Frodo and Sam's Lights of Being for what they truly were. The relief and pure amusement of Gandalf was delightful. As always, looking forward to more. Author Reply: Yes, Gandalf would be experiencing a fair amount of relief as well as amusement, I think. And I like to think of Eru with a sense of humor. | |
| SlightlyTookish | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 7/13/2005 |
| Wow, I'm so glad I found this story tonight! What an interesting concept! I like the interweaving of the hobbits and the Dunedain, and I just love the idea of Gandalf finding such hope within the hobbits. I'm looking forward to reading more :) Author Reply: This will not be a long story--less than ten chapters, at least. But am glad you enjoy it so far. I've always felt there was a special relationship between Aragorn and Frodo, then between each of them and Sam. How it might have come to be is a question I've explored, and decided to examine them in terms of Gilraen as well. Thanks for the feedback. | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 7/13/2005 |
| How frustrating for Elrond and Gandalf. They must have been ready to clobber Glorfindel who is obviously a little more ready to trust. I hope he remembers this occasion when he gets towards the end of the quest. "And Gandalf said: 'Many folk like to know beforehand what is to be set on the table; but those who have laboured to prepare the feast like to keep their secret; for wonder makes the words of praise louder." ROTK Chap 5. I like the way that you have Gandalf's search and frustration give way to joy and praise of the Creator. So, is Gandalf going to to go and report back or leave Elrond in suspense? And what about Glorfindel? Frodo sees the light of his being and his full elven glory when they meet on the way to the ford. What does Glorfindel perceive about Frodo and, perhaps Sam too? Oh, and please tell me you are going to develop that little gem in the second chapter about Gandalf seeing something potentially dangerous around Bilbo. How does Gandalf get him to tell the true story about his 'birthday present'? I am sorry about all the questions - just call me Pippin! But it is your own fault! You blame me for the Nuzgul and I seem to have turned into a back-seat author! My three volume set of the Canon is now chained alongside my computer because I am not as trusting or as generous as Elrond. :) Just ignore me and keep writing it your way - it is brilliant. Author Reply: I'll tell you you have already caused some significant rewrites of what was supposed to, originally, have been a four chapter story. It's not a LOT longer, but two chapters have been extended and two more added on. Am NOT going to say how Gandalf got Bilbo to tell the truth about the Ring, as that apparently happened before Frodo came to live with him, after all. But I did describe discussions on this question in For Eyes to See as Can. But as for how Elrond and Glorfindel react, that's coming up. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 7/13/2005 |
| The Enemy, in his self-centeredness, would expect those who came against him to be great warriors as was Aragorn. Never in his wildest dreams would he expect this! Indeed not! What a wonderful surprise, and I would have loved to see the look on Gandalf's face. Author Reply: Even though he had every indication ahead of time that Eru was planning this, it still must have been a shock, finding such hope hidden here, in the Shire, in the hearts of two Hobbit lads. But the Enemy has his own standards of measurement, and cannot imagine another. Thanks for the review. | |