Well, what could I say, that you don't know already? I think what you did by writing this story and Gift of Illuvatar is, that you filled two gaps that Tolkien IMHO should never have left. And you did a darn good job, I might add. Of course I know, that I keep telling you that your stories are great and that the writing is very well done, but I think you know me better than to think, I'm not honest with you. I think both these stories make it clearer, what a big sacrifice both Sam and Frodo were willing to give. That's why I think it's a pity, that Tolkien himself never wrote too much about it. What especially impressed me in this story is, how well you obviously know the ways of hobbits. I dare not say, you know all about them there's to know, since even Gandalf doesn't know everything *g*, but you're one of the few, who understand them and what they are. Reading your stories showed me a lot of my own mistakes and that is something I'm really grateful for.
Author Reply: Aww... Thank you, Niniel! I write them as I see them, as I think everyone does. If, perchance, my image matches yours, then we are both fortunate to have found one another. I will continue to write as I can, for you and all those who have a similar vision, because I receive as much pleasure hearing how the story delighted you as you apparently did reading it. Thank you ever so much for your kind comments. |
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