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| Further Impressions by Linda Hoyland | 7 Review(s) |
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| Periantari | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 9/28/2015 |
| How powerful and introspective - so glad to finally hear Frodo's voice. So sad and haunting ! Author Reply: Thank you. I'm pleased you liked this. | |
| Celeritas | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 11/28/2008 |
| Very nice. Frodo's self-identification with Gollum is something I usually set aside since the films Subtlety-Maced it into my head--so it was nice to be mildly reminded of this in a voice that sounds genuinely like Frodo's and does not descend into Gothic angst. (The choice of drabble for format helped, too.) I think, though, that Sam may understand a bit more than Frodo's willing to admit. He, too, after all, bore the Ring, and through that experience pitied Gollum enough to spare him when it mattered the most. Author Reply: Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you enjoyed this drabble and agree that Sam probably understands. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 11/28/2008 |
| I seem to remember reading this before. It used to be said that the soul resides in the shadow, and so someone who lost his shadow had also lost his soul. I've often seen Frodo and Sam as opposite sides of the same coin; in ways this is also true of Frodo and Gollum, both of them starting as Hobbit Ringbearers, one's natural bent toward corruption allowing the Ring easy purchase on his soul, the other finally taken by the Ring. Perhaps Frodo should hope that this particular shadow DID find its way across the Sea, that together they might search for and find the lost innocence. And yet, in taking the finger wearing the Ring Gollum managed to free Frodo of Its domination--temporarily, at least. A powerful piece. Author Reply: Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you enjoyed re-reading this.You did indeed see it before when you reviewed it at MEFA. I always like it that in your universe Smeagol is redeemed as as I guess he was. | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 11/27/2008 |
| An interesting little piece. Those two were indeed kindred spirits in a way. I would hope in some way Frodo did come to terms with his 'shadow' and so be able to completely heal. Happy Thanksgiving right back! Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you liked this. I hope Frodo found peace too.May God bless you too. | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 11/27/2008 |
| I like the way you present Frodo's loneliness, his feeling of isolation. A beautifully written, and rather chilling, drabble - well done! Author Reply: Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you liked this. | |
| Virtuella | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 11/27/2008 |
| Excellent. I think this is an aspect that has been little explored. Yes, it is entirly credible that thoughts of Gollum would take up much of Frodo's mental energy. Well thought out and well worded. Author Reply: Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you liked this. | |
| Lady_Roisin | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 11/26/2008 |
| Wow, I feel for Frodo, really, always have. It must have been hard for him after the ring was gone. Lots of emotion in just a few words, very powerful. Author Reply: Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you liked this and found it powerful. I rarely write Frodo I must admit. | |