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| The Farewell in Gondor by Larner | 8 Review(s) |
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| Agape4Gondor | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/11/2008 |
| I absolutely rolled on the floor with laughter at Bard's concern about where Aragorn could stand (or sit) comfortably! And the fact that they found a chair big enough. These are great details!!!! It's a good thing Denethor's dead... I don't think he'd be too happy 'sharing' the Stewardship (bad enough he'd have to accept a king!) - even if the other kingdom is a gazillion miles away. I'm sure he'd think he could handle it! :-) Good chapter! Author Reply: This was a joy to write. I'm certain Gerontius would have tried to have chairs apt to fit Gandalf during his visits; that someone would have unearthed one of them for Aragorn's use followed easily. As for Denethor--Oh, you're all to likely to be right! Heh! Thanks for the giggle! | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/8/2008 |
| Just beautiful.A very moving account of Frodo's departure.How typical of Aragorn to come himself! Author Reply: Am so glad you think so, Linda. And in this case I believe Aragorn would have wished to see to it himself that Frodo's wishes were carried out. Thanks so much for the feedback. | |
| Claudia | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/4/2008 |
| oh, I'm so relieved he sailed! (Frodo). Lovely chapter! Author Reply: So glad you approve! Thanks, Claudia! | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/2/2008 |
| Larner, you are amazing! There I had thought, you would continue the story in Minas Tirith with Frodo struggling to make it to the ship. But you decided to continue in the Shire when the three travellers came home again - accompanied by the King himself! Wow! Beeing confronted with Aragorn, the elves and even Gloin Paladin and his wife could no longer deny the truth! At least this turn of events is an improvement to what would have happened, had Frodo returned to the Shire in the first place. I'm glad that Frodo made it to the ship and I believe he'll make it to Tol Eressea! Elrond's draughts are powerful indeed :) But the best part was at the very end of this chapter: “Can you forgive us, Pippin?” The first, rather watery, smile they’d seen on Pippin’s face that day lit his expression. “Oh, Da!” was his answer as, forgetting his dignity as one of the King’s own Guard, he hurried to throw his arms about the two of them. Lovely! Thank you very much! Author Reply: I felt that this would best not be long and drawn out--only one more chapter, and then the author's notes, such as they might be by the time I post them. But who better than the King himself to counter the denial of Eglantine and Paladin Took? Am so glad you approve! And thank YOU. | |
| cookiefleck | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/2/2008 |
| Oh, I am happy for Pippin. :o) Your description of Frodo losing his privacy reminded me of nursing homes. They can't undo what's been done (Frodo not returning to the Shire earlier), but in hindsight I think it would have made Frodo's remaining time on M-e the more pleasant to know that he was *needed*, back in the Shire. We all need that, I think. Author Reply: Oh, I agree--knowing that I'm not only needed but that my work is appreciated is all that keeps me in it! Frodo's being able to contribute to the life and recovery of the Shire was necessary to him, I'd think, in the time after the return; this way he was helpful to Aragorn, but must have felt helpless not being able to see his own land and people restored. | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/2/2008 |
| Today is my day of reviews, then – this is the twelfth, if I have counted correctly ... ;-) This week was too busy to get much reviewing done; never managed more than skimming the updates, if at all. Ah, good – you spared me another heart-rendering farewell, keeping it short enough that it was bearable with only a few tears and I did *not* end up crying my eyes out as usual. Though I am glad Aragorn got to say Goodbye properly this time, and not only he, but all the others as well. Ha, I got my wish another time – Aragorn visited the Shire! Yay! It’s great that he decided not to only send Lord Halladan into the Shire to convince Paladin and Eglantine, but to go himself. Frodo would have been so glad, had he known it! And these two truly could not deny anything any longer, after been told by the High King himself, with his foster brothers and Lord Glorfindel as further witnesses ... I absolutely love that! Author Reply: Am so glad I didn't get everyone all soaking wet this time. Hee! And I, too, am glad that this time Aragorn did get to say his goodbyes properly, as well as the other, more relevant folk. And you're right--it's rather hard to disbelieve this kind of witness! | |
| SurgicalSteel | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/2/2008 |
| Somehow, I'd expected Frodo to die in Minas Tirith. So he took ship on the Anduin instead! Author Reply: Aren't you glad? And I'd think that Frodo would be horrified to think of being laid in a tomb in the Hallows, myself! Heh! | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/2/2008 |
| It is no good Larner. I really must remember to save this until i get home. Crying at work always provokes difficult questions! Author Reply: I'm sorry, Harrowcat! Don't mean to get you all weepy! Hope your folks are better, and that the pressure sore is healing. | |