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| Moments in Time by Larner | 20 Review(s) |
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| OGSQYrM9l8w3 | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 1/11/2016 |
| So much info in so few words. Tosolty could learn a lot. Author Reply: I have to laugh at the idea of this being "so few words," seeing it is one of my longer short stories! But certainly Tolstoy did tend to write long books! Thank you. | |
| Eirinn Leigh | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 7/25/2015 |
| Loved this chapter! One thing I'm confused on is at what point in time the slave ship is liberated and the proceeds from it split among the survivors. Is this typical Gondorian policy? Because it sounded at first to me as if this girl was a child when she was liberated but then I remembered the other time this circumstance is mentioned in 'the lesser ring' I believe, which takes place quite a few years /after/ Frodo sails west. Author Reply: As I imagine it, any Gondorian ship, merchant or navy, that managed to capture a slave ship would free its prisoners and give them the ship and whatever remaining cargo and treasure that was found aboard it to help them get home. However, when there was no home left to return to or no family to offer protection to a female or child slave, she or he might find a place within a Gondorian home as a an adoptee or as a foster placement. Popea was enslaved long before victory against Mordor and thus before the time of the slaves told of in "Lesser Rings," and as no one could determine where the rest of her family might have been disposed of she was adopted by Marcardion's family and had dwelt with them for several years. Again, I apologize for the delay in answering your question. My shoulder has limited my time working on the computer for a few months now, and it's only now beginning to let up! | |
| Armariel | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 10/6/2010 |
| A most unexpected and stunning ending. Perfect! ~~~~~{~@ Author Reply: Good grief--I really missed this comment you made way last year after the remix challenge. I'm so glad you liked the way Marc turned out in the end, and I do rather wish he'd had the chance to see Frodo once more. | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 10/2/2010 |
| Finally, I can leave you a review on this one... I first discovered it when Dreamflower asked me to beta-read her re-mix for the LOTR Community challenge. Of course, it was all a secret, who was writing for whom, and I didn't want to take any chance at all of hinting at the work going on. (We have a young make-believe friend who's infamous for such statements as, "Charlie, I'm not going to tell you that Violet got you chocolate for your birthday...!" (Charlie answers, with a grin, "Oh, you're not, are you?" "No! I'm not!" "I can't even tickle it out of you, can't I?" Delighted shriek, and, "No! You can't even tickle it out of me! Don't you dare!" "Well, then, there's no point in even trying to guess what Violet got me for my birthday, I s'spose...") Charlie and Violet and their little sister and other siblings and cousins are a regular bed-time story around here.) Wonderful story! It was a pleasure to make the acquaintance of young Margil and Valdarion. And the ending was so skilfully wrought, it left me dabbing at my eyes and swallowing down a lump in my throat. Well done. Very well done. Author Reply: I'm so glad you finally had the chance to read it, Lin. It's been so long since I wrote it at first I didn't realize the remix was written for my own story, if you'll believe it! I was so honored to find Dreamflower did such a wonderful job of expanding upon it! Violet sounds perfectly delightful, and I've had her in my classes a time or two, I've found. Love to the Little Hobbits and Hubby and beasties--I hope to get down as soon as the house is MINE again! Heh! | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 9/18/2006 |
| A nice idea to see the characters and events through the eyes of ordinary people. Author Reply: It is in the memories and hearts of those who are ordinary people that the past is most commonly remembered, and the memory of those who are gone is kept alive. At least the folk of Hobbiton that night now have reason to remember that their lives are indeed better because Frodo Baggins lived among them. Thanks for the response, Linda. Author Reply: /Larner covers her embarrassed face.... Got mixed up as to which story this review was for, and so wrote the response as if it were for "Whining." Sorry about that. I personally think that Elisien's family is a good one through which to look at what has been accomplished in the past few months, and particularly to view the accomplishments of the four Hobbits. Thanks. | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 9/14/2006 |
| I’ve collected younger brothers, mostly among my cousins, but one from the gardens at Bag End. Sweet! I think it would have to be a tie between Frodo and Sam about who the best hobbit ever produced though - but we are talking about one person still. Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: Am so very glad you appreciate it, Antane! And I, too, have seen Frodo and Sam at times as two halves to a single whole. Thanks so much for your feedback. | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 9/13/2006 |
| "Cares-for-Naught Frodo" - that hurts! I'm only glad that Destro keeps his thoughts to himself, for now. I fear Destro is a "representative" of lots of hobbits who share his opinion? But they have no idea, they don't *know*. And the tragedy is they don't care to know! Do you know that saying about the prophet who is not respected in his own country? That's it, exactly. Margil, however, changed his opinion about hobbits the first time he actually saw them. And he was greatly impressed by Frodo's charisma. What a beautiful fabric design he created! Frodo would have loved it! And he would have been proud of Margil. Author Reply: I suspect you're right about how Destro's opinions reflect those of many Hobbits within the Shire. And you're right--they don't know! And that very verse was running through my mind as I wrote this. And am so very glad you appreciate the fabric Margil brought. Yes, I think Frodo would have been very proud to see what this young man came to, in part inspired by Frodo himself. Thanks for the feedback. | |
| Fiondil | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 9/13/2006 |
| "And suddenly the Man was kneeling, being embraced by the three of them, the bolt of fabric between them--one with white gardenia blossoms woven against a silken fabric of peacock blue." I almost cried and the fact that Destro Chubbs had such disregard and contempt for Frodo made Margil's grief only more poignant. The bolt of fabric with the gardenias against the peacock blue background was a lovely touch. It's so sad to think that Margil had designed that pattern with Frodo in mind, never knowing that Frodo would not be there to appreciate it. I can imagine the sense of anticipation Margil must have felt the closer he came to the Shire and how devastated he must have been to know that Frodo was no longer there. Hopefully Pippin, Merry and Sam will be able to ease some of his grief. I really liked this story, Larner, as I've enjoyed all your stories, short or long. Keep them coming. Author Reply: Whether Margil designed the pattern or just found it and it brought to mind Frodo we'll probably never know; but am so glad it was so appreciated. Destro has probably turned his own grief and lack of understanding over Frodo's apparent second abandonment of the Shire into anger, as anger is easier for many to deal with than hurt. And am so glad the simple appearance of Margil fulfilling his childhood ambition of bringing fabrics to the Shire has started such imaginings in you, although I suspect you're right. And am so grateful you enjoyed my stories so. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 9/13/2006 |
| Frodo - more appreciated among strangers than by those among whom he grew up! Margil was certainly won over by the hobbits and I imagine they'll be glad to see him and talk over old times. Author Reply: Frodo couldn't hide what he'd done from the citizens of Gondor; but he certainly did nothing to let most in his own land know what he'd accomplished--and I suspect he was just as glad most didn't know, even. But it's sad to think that his accomplishments were least appreciated by his own folk, although many were probably hurt when he left the second time with no warning. And am so glad you appreciate Margil's reunion with those whom he met in Minas Tirith. Thank you! | |
| Baggins Babe | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 9/12/2006 |
| I found this story deeply moving, Larner. The image of Frodo between the peacock and the gardenia is so beautiful, and the idea that the same image occurs on the silk years later is wonderful. How touching that Margil, who begins by not believing in hobbits, later visits the Northern Lands and is stricken at the news of Frodo's departure. Loved Pippin and his scheme, and Frodo's tetchiness at having to dress up, and lovely to catch up with the peacocks again. Author Reply: Oh, am so glad you appreciate it all, BB. I, too, think that Margil's appreciation for what he sees of Frodo, tying it to shining thing and clear beauty, is wonderful. And I think many who met Frodo briefly during his time in the southlands would grieve at learning he'd left Middle Earth. And am so glad the reappearance of the peacocks has been so well received, as well as Pippin's gentle machinations. Poor Frodo--having to accept that others think he's very special. | |