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| Light from the West by Armariel | 3 Review(s) |
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| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 64 on 5/1/2007 |
| Inzilbeth definitely needs some squashing! But Anemone's family seems to be taking over rather - I wonder what Fairwind will make of the part. I can see why Frodo would find it hard to direct this part of the play - I doubt he has really overcome the memories it brings - but it might do him more good to live through it. Maybe. For all everyone wants to protect him. Author Reply: What's an acting company without its very own prima donna?;) I'm rather hoping I didn't come up with that idea in my sleep after seeing "Phantom of the Opera" one too many times...but maybe nothing really terrible could happen after all, not in the BR at least. Yes, I'm thinking it must be hard for him too...having to relive the worst parts of his quest and all. But everyone is on his side, and Guilin even cares enough about him now to be willing to relive his own horrid experiences in order to help Frodo through it--that's got to do him good. He'll stubborn it out, I haven't a doubt. ~~~{~@ | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 64 on 4/22/2007 |
| This is my favorite scene also! But I had the same first reaction that Perion did - "You're holding a naked man and you're a man yourself! What do you mean that you think it's the greatest thing in the world to do?" (This was before knew there was a difference between men and hobbits.) Then I realized that how very beautiful it was, what a tender moment entirely free of anything sexual or erotic, just a loving reunion. That's why I get so melty and I would dare say why Frodo did too. It would be hard to go through all that came before over and over but he has the comfort that he will see the reunion over and over again too. I was just thinking today that you hadn't updated this in a while and I am glad to see such a nice addition! He does miss his Sam so, doesn't he, but at least he has this contact. You should write a separate story of Sam's reactions to these letters. hint, hint... Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: Funny how un-innocent we've gotten in the past 50-60 years....Before I first read the books in 2003 I was already seeing a bunch of all that "are they gay" stuff on the internet. And I asked myself after I read the books, Would all that have occurred to me if I had read the books, say, 20 or 30 years ago, or even shortly before hearing/reading all that. And the answer was, Probably not, but even if it had, I dare say my reaction would have been similar to when I read a book entitled How Green was my Valley. The young hero has a couple of much older male friends who are always together and are obviously greatly devoted to each other. When one of them risks his life to save his friend in a mining accident, I thought, "Are they supposed to be gay?" The next moment I thought, "Well, what if they are, we love 'em anyway!" (Note: at the time I read it, I was going through a particularly religious phase). I think that's exactly what my reaction would have been if such a question had occurred to me while reading LotR. Yet now my answer is, in the case of both books, "I very much doubt it!" But yes, I thought it extremely likely that Perion, whom I conceived as being the equivalent of a boy of about 14, might feel some qualms about holding his male friend in his arms that way onstage! lol But yes, good point about getting to see the reunion. And the fact that Guilin cares enough about him to be willing to relive his own horrid memories in order to help him through it can only do him good. Yes, maybe I could write Sam's reaction...well, I did put in a chapter which clearly indicates that he does indeed hear, but maybe something from his own pov could work...I'm afraid the story is drawing to a close soon and I do dread finishing it, I've grown sooo attached to it, what in the WORLD will I do when it's over? I was hoping maybe I wouldn't need to finish it, it could just ramble on and on and be my Never-ending Story, but I don't seriously think that's going to happen. Yes, I can always start another, but it won't be the same, I know....arrgh! But thanks so much for reviewing! hugs Armariel~~~{~@ | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 64 on 4/21/2007 |
| Yes, if that scene moves us, book and movie, how much more would it bring back that entire, horrid, terrifying time in HIS mind, as he must help others see it in their own minds. And now the love is there more strongly, as well as the awareness of just how far it is to the brother of his soul. I am so glad Guilin is there for him at this time. Author Reply: He and Guilin will give each other strength to get through the reliving of horrid memories for them both, I imagine. I'm also thinking that Frodo would feel all the more keenly the distance between Sam and himself at this time. Yet their separation has enabled him to be all that he can be and impart his own light to his new chosen people...and in effect, truly live in the present. So eventually he will begin to feel their connection, when this final task is completed and he can get on with the business of living. And his people will be backing him up all the way, I'm sure...unlike in ME. Thanks so much Larner for reviewing! ~~~{~@ | |