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| The Minstrel's Quest by Gentle Hobbit | 10 Review(s) |
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| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 8/8/2005 |
| I was so glad to have the time to read more of this. I simply love Merry in this. His strength of will and his determination are simply wonderful. I am also enjoying Legolas. If I haven't said so before then I say so now, this is a lovely story. | |
| GamgeeFest | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 7/16/2005 |
| I agree with Pippin; that Menelor has some nerve, to first think he could write the lay when Farohan couldn't and then to expect Farohan to help him. Typical boss, actually. And if anyone can make Aragorn see reason, it's Merry. I would truly love to see that encounter. Author Reply: Your wish will be granted soon. Several people are going to realize some things over the next little while. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 7/15/2005 |
| I don't know what it is about Legolas saying 'However, the grammar escapes him.' that is so delicious it makes my toes curl, but it just is! Maybe it's just that I don't associate Legolas much with the ins and outs of Sindarin grammar. I love the way that Farohan is taking this project forward - this is going to be a masterpiece of a lay. (Literally, perhaps?) He just seems so on top of the whole thing that I'm rather pleased to see Merry getting rather obstreperous and putting his foot down. So Menelor wants to do a bit of brain-picking, does he? He's not finding it as easy as he thought, to write about a race he knows nothing about achieving a goal he cannot imagine in a way he hasn't taken time to learn? Well, who'd have thought it. "Woah!" said Pippin. "His mind is already made up. He won't listen to you." A steely glint came to Merry's eyes. "Oh, but I rather think he will." So how is Merry going to wangle that then? More soon, please. Author Reply: I suppose that longevity, or immortality, gives elves the chance to be knowledgeable about most things, even if it is something that doesn't seem so important to them. But I'm tickled pink that I made your toes curl! I'm afraid that the lay won't actually be seen (the words that is). How I wish that I could write lays! But there will be a bit of a description coming along soon... as well as Merry's determined actions. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 7/14/2005 |
| I was so glad to have this chapter printed out to have during my lunch hour today; I knew I needed to make a point to review as soon as I got home. Oh I am *so* glad Merry is going to put his furry foot down. Strider will know not to lock horns with a determined Brandybuck over *who* gets to sing about his favorite cousin! Especially since an equally determined Took will back him up! I must say I found myself in agreement with Pip, at how *unfair* it would be for Farohan's Master to pick his brains after taking the task away from him. I was a bit surprised, for though I felt his Master was being too stern over the timing, I did think the old fellow was just. This makes me question his decision on other grounds--maybe he just want the glory himself after all. Author Reply: Yes, it is quite unfair for Menelor to not need to go to the same amount of work. On the other hand, given that he did take the task away, there is no way that he could get the depth of understanding that Farohan did in just a few days. It is not clear, is it, exactly what his motivations are at the moment. And yes, the furry foot has gone down! | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 7/14/2005 |
| Somehow I knew, it would be the colour of his eyes ;-) Well, since I saw Elijah Wood as Frodo, *my* Frodo has blue eyes, but I'm really fascinated with your description of the different shades of brown. Poor Farohan! He has to be loyal to his master and he wants to be loyal to his new friends. That's not easy. But Merry has a plan, and when that happens, everything is possibly! Thank you! Author Reply: *chuckle* It all comes down to the eyes, doesn't it--at least when Elijah Wood is involved. But I'm glad you liked the description of the shade of brown. I love brown eyes. | |
| Roger Gamgee | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 7/14/2005 |
| It's been a good while since I've read a story here at SoA - I found this one while browsing around the site and had to read the first few chapters again to refresh my memory. This is a wonderful tale, and I'm curious to see exactly what Merry has planned. I've also added your name to my list of authors - I make a point of keeping up with several of them, and don't want to miss out when this story gets updated. Thanks for sharing this, and I look forward to seeing how it progresses! Author Reply: Thank you very much for your review. I'm glad that not only do you enjoy the story but that you've "rediscovered" SoA. It is a very comfortable and friendly site, and I too enjoy browsing in it. | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 7/14/2005 |
| Oh poor Farohan. Divided loyalties, whether between 'work' and home life or between different friends can be heart-breaking. And poor Aragorn - watch out a stubborn Brandybuck is coming to get you! Author Reply: Farohan certainly isn't in a comfortable position at the moment, is he! And, yes, Merry is a hobbit with a mission. Aragorn had better beware. :) | |
| nerdinpink | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 7/13/2005 |
| Ooooo! I wonder what Merry's up to! Author Reply: Hmmm... We shall see! | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 7/13/2005 |
| I love the movie dialogue from Aragorn here used by Merry as he determines Aragorn will let Farohan sing his lay. I see you avoid the movie-blue eyes thing. Good move, although I've fallen to it for convenience's sake in one of my stories. Then, having commited myself to it there, I've been stuck with it. Author Reply: Now... I've tried to imagine where Aragorn might have used Merry's words, but I admit that I have no idea. Where in the movies is this used? I have used blue eyes in just a couple of very, very short pieces ("drabbles"). But Frodo has always had brown eyes for me, and since I love the Lord of the Rings of my imagination (which is all I had, and what I have cherished for so long), I am very resistant to the movies telling me how I should view the characters! I wouldn't think that you should feel compelled to stick to blue eyes if you don't really want to use them. (The way I said that makes it sound like they're contacts or something!) | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 7/13/2005 |
| This chapter is a jewel among jewels, Gentle Hobbit. What a marvelous description of Elvish... "Imagine a skein of silk. When you sing, each note, indeed each vowel, is a rain drop; they glisten, each one pure and shining, yet they are not alone. The drops run swiftly down the silk and so strand and water shimmer together." I love this story so much. Thank you for bringing us along with you on this fascinating journey. Author Reply: Thank you, Shirebound! I loved writing that description. It comes from an old memory of a singing teacher explaining to me how to sing legato. The description itself is vastly altered, and she did not use silk, rain drops or shimmering, but I have tried to keep the same feel of the message. | |