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Via Dolorosa or The Way of Sorrows  by Antane 5 Review(s)
ElemmírëReviewed Chapter: 15 on 10/12/2006
Hi Antane!

Sorry for such a quick review this time, but I just wanted to let you know that I'm enjoying this fic. I think you're going a great job with the alternating points of view of Frodo and Sam. Keep it up! :)

~Elemmírë~



Author Reply: Thank you so much, my dear! I've come to see Frodo and Sam as my soulmates, people I wish to emulate (though not by depression and heartbreak, dear me!) so I am glad you are finding their voices to be real. But of course, I am merely translating what they wrote after all!

Namarie, God bless, Antane :)

Queen GaladrielReviewed Chapter: 15 on 10/9/2006
Frodo? Weak? I don't think so! It never ceases to amaze me what the Ring made him think! His pain is so deep it makes me feel numb.

But there you are,
plain as plain, as fragile and luminous as the moonlight that streams in your window.

I was so afraid how empty this place would be without you, how different, but you are still here, my dear love, and you are also where you need to be. That
gives me a peace I didn’t think I could feel so soon, but I do feel it when I see you this way, and I can rest again myself, knowing that you are.

This is beautiful.

God bless,
Galadriel

Author Reply: Hantanyel, ammelda! This is one of my favorite parts too. I think of what the professor said about this time, about how Frodo came to regard himself and everything he had done as a failure. Depression can certainly skew the way we view ourselves.

Namarie, God bless, Melinyel, Antane :)

ArmarielReviewed Chapter: 15 on 10/8/2006
I was so afraid how empty this place would be without you, how different, but you are still here, my dear love, and you are also where you need to be. That gives me a peace I didn’t think I could feel so soon, but I do feel it when I see you this way, and I can rest again myself, knowing that you are.

Very touching.

~~~{~@

Author Reply: So glad you are liked this part - it's one of my favorites too! :)

Namarie, God bless, Antane

harrowcatReviewed Chapter: 15 on 10/8/2006
Sam's tribute to Strider is well deserved. My heart breaks, right along with Sams that Frodo cannot see how strong and lovable he really is.

Author Reply: Hantanyel, my dear harrowcat for all these very kind reviews! That Newman hymn was interesting - surprised and pleased that this manuscript inspired you to think of it! :) And thanks for that anti-angst Merry fic - will have to check that out when I am angst-ed out again.

Namarie, God bless, Melinyel, Antane :)

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 15 on 10/7/2006
Well, well written, and fully poignant. Frodo feeling all is his fault, Sam glad Frodo wasn't worse hurt.

Author Reply: Hantanyel, my dear Larner for all these reviews - I am so glad you are enjoying!

Namarie, God bless, Antane :)

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