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| Bear Me Away! by Armariel | 6 Review(s) |
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| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 10/15/2006 |
| Those eulogies were marvelous and profound, Lyrien's saying she will pray everyday that Sam will come simply because he's important to her adored Iorhael and therefore to her; Gandalf's words about the importance of being small; Frodo's own words. Love that Lyrien placed a Bilbo-doll at the grave, the Light he had brought to others through his counseling and that Drogo and Primula got their names on the wall for the orphaned. So much love Frodo has rec'd and given. Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: I've a feeling Frodo pinched that Bilbo-doll for himself;) Well, he did say the room was full to overflowing and he had to keep some of the things....And I dare say Lyrien played one of the biggest parts in his healing with her loving innocence. Gandalf's statement about the bigness in littleness forms the central idea of the whole story, as you might have guessed. And of course the final culmination in the process of Frodo's own healing is his desire to impart to others what he was given himself. And he will keep on doing so, never content to rest on past accomplishments, but to keep on accomplishing as long as he is able! ~~~{~@ | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 10/16/2005 |
| Fitting memorials. Author Reply: Glad they work for more than one person--thanks! ~~~{~@ | |
| Breon Briarwood | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 10/14/2005 |
| Oh, how touching. I love the idea of Frodo's parent's names on the wall too. But nights were another matter… *anxiously awaiting the next chapter.* Author Reply: I'd say that was Gandalf's doing, just off the top of my head *wink* The next chapter is in progress...I always kind of dread writing the next chapter, it's a little like preparing for a long hike uphill--but coming downhill is the fun part! Thanks for reading & reviewing! cheers Armariel~~~{~@ | |
| Baggins Babe | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 10/14/2005 |
| I'm starting to like Galendur! He is a Hooray Henry (British expression) and probably a chinless wonder who sounds as though he has stepped from the pages of P.G.Wodehouse, but his heart is in the right place and he's not as daft as he sounds. Lyrien is lovely, and Gandalf's speech was so right. Between them they said everything there was to be said. Author Reply: Somebody else called him that too--it was a new one to me! Actually, I think his chin is verging on being a bit oversized! LOL I confess I liked him from the get-go, even at his most uncouth. I really love taking a less-than-perfect character and watching him/her shape up into something surprising, especially when I'm the one who's surprised along with the reader and the other characters. I'm glad you like the speeches--I was afraid this chapter might be a little too preachy and contemplated cutting it back a bit. Thanks so much for reviewing! Lovely to "hear" from you. I believe I've read some of your stories and liked them very much, even rec'd one to somebody. cheers Armariel~~~{~@ | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 10/14/2005 |
| I'm really impressed with Gandalf's words: "And so I came to learn that in order to be great, one must first become small." This is simply brilliant and so very true! I'm glad that Frodo found a new field of activity. But what about the nights, I wonder? Author Reply: I think there was a philosopher or theologian who said something along those lines, but for the life of me, I can't remember who it was or his exact words! Every time I write something a little weighty, long afterwards I'll look at it and think, "Seems I've heard that somewhere before, but WHERE?" Maybe it's that Jungian collective unconscious? I believe Frodo will benefit enormously from helping others. As for the nights, we'll find out...soon, I hope! Really hoping to have this story finished by the weekend so I can move on. Thanks for your lovely review! xoxx Armariel~~~{~@ | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 10/14/2005 |
| Lyrien said everything that needed to be mentioned really. She has enormous potential, that elfling. And her father managed some words of wisdom too! I'm glad Frodo has found something to do that helps other people - I think he would need that to keep him content. He likes to be useful. Author Reply: Out of the mouths of babes! I was a little afraid the chapter was too preachy and thought of giving only Lyrien's speech and summarizing the others, but the other characters protested too much, so just had to let 'em have their say...lol He does indeed! I thought counselor might be a fitting occupation for him, and would help him keep his mind off his own loss to work with those who had been through even worse. I thought, well, even in the Blessed Realm not everything is all hunky-dory and there are plenty who have suffered and need counsel, and thought, well, why not have Frodo pass on what he's learned and been given? xoxx Armariel~~~{~@ | |