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| Light from the West by Armariel | 3 Review(s) |
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| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 5/4/2006 |
| Bilbo and Frodo - they both have the tongues of romancers. Of course they elaborate. But they both also know when they're not going to say something! Rûdharanion sounds more and more of an idiot as his little quirks are revealed! Let's change the story of Isildur, just to make it more suitable for elven sensibilities! Let's dislike someone just because he doesn't think a certain poet is worthy of unqualified admiration. What a fool. Working your way towards knowing someone, though, like Dûndeloth - much more sensible. I love the way little Lyrien said she would marry Frodo 'right now if her mummy would let her'. What a little poppet. Her presence must be doing so much to help Frodo heal. And he knows his little namesake is on his way. Author Reply: Oh yes...that's the difference between liars and damned liars. Rûdharanion is of the latter sort, and that's a part of why he fears Galadriel, I suppose. The truth is not in him, because, I think, deep down, he has a secret hatred for humanity. Whether or not he is redeemable and can overcome this aversion remains to be seen. (To be, uh, truthful, I don't really know where the story is going, at this point. That's the nice thing about fanfics. You don't have to present the finished product long after you've got it all finished and perfected, you can present a bit at a time and let it go where it will, and fix things along the way.) Dûndeloth isn't afraid of the truth, and so can embrace humanity despite its flaws. I guess Lyrien will be the little daughter Frodo can't have--although, obviously she doesn't think of herself that way! Yes, I've also thought she has a lot to do with his healing, and he needs her innocence as much as he needs the wisdom of his elders. Thanks so much for the FB! hugs Armariel~~~{~@ | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 5/3/2006 |
| It’s true I’ve been looking into the mirror a good deal lately, but I don’t think it’s vanity. I think it’s more an attempt to become reacquainted with myself. To try and reconcile the being I was when I first came here with the image that looks back at me now, to search for any signs of accusations, for the being trapped deep inside, for the light I’m told illuminates me but which I never can see myself, for the door to open to allow that light to escape until the reflection and I change places and my own light and the Great Light are one. Very interesting! “Now Bilbo dear,” I say, “you should know by now that I’m no good at chucking things into the fire." LOL! I love this whole letter. It really shows the love between the two of them. I love the first little faults being pointed out to the poet too. Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: Thank you! Yeah, gotta love that Bilbo, the old rascal;)...just couldn't let go of him somehow and had to write more! I really like the two of them together and like to read stories that feature them. And I wanted Frodo to leave his guilt behind and learn to love himself again...to get at least a glimmer of what others see in him...... Thanks so much for the FB! Means a lot to me. blessings & cheer Armariel~~~{~@ | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 5/3/2006 |
| A nice contrast to the other poet, I must say; and love the discussions of faults and strengths. Sounds as if that wine is far stronger than Frodo had anticipated! Lovely! Author Reply: And I think he did have more than one glass!;) This chapter was both difficult and fun, which is rather unusual for me. The collection isn't quite behaving as I had intended; it was meant to be a series but is starting to behave more like a serial--we're still not through with Rûdharanion yet! Well, I guess I should let it do as it pleases, it will, one way or another...and I love it when reviewers put ideas into my head, as some of them do! Thanks so much! ~~~{~@ | |