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| Moments in Time by Larner | 10 Review(s) |
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| Celeritas | Reviewed Chapter: 84 on 5/19/2009 |
| It's true--if Frodo had allowed himself to perish, even after the Ring was gone, he never would have gotten to see Elanor, if she'd even have been born! And that beginning momentary sleep-filled confusion was lovely. This was a tender family moment. Author Reply: Indeed so, Celeritas. Would Sam have gone home and married Rosie? Another interesting possibility to ponder! Am so glad the half-awake confusion worked for you. Thank you! | |
| cookiefleck | Reviewed Chapter: 84 on 4/26/2009 |
| This is very sweet and cozy and I always enjoy stories where Sam's inherent astuteness is exemplified. It's nice to imagine Frodo and Elanor's relationship in this way; it seems a logical extension of his feelings for Sam, and possibly as you surmise one tangible "proof" - if he needed one - that the quest was worthwhile. I wish Tolkien had left us more to go on regarding the dynamics of the mingled Baggins/Gamgee household than his somewhat spare account. From the way LOTR is written I've always felt that Frodo was looking inward rather than outward (e.g., it's stated he felt lucky to be looked after with such care) which is understandable as a symptom of depression; perhaps there is more in the HoME or the Letters that I don't recall that contradicts what I have just written. Author Reply: I, too, wish Tolkien had indicated more about the relationships between Frodo and Sam and Rosie during their time together in Bag End. I have long imagined that families of siblings might well share a home with one another, or perhaps with parents; and that Frodo might see his sharing of Bag End with Sam and his family in this light has always seemed very plausible to me. I've read some of the letters, but not as deeply as I'd expected to by this time, although I must plead a good deal of distraction at the moment. Certainly he appears to have suffered at the very least depression, although personally I see it as full-blown PTSD, considering how he closes increasingly in on himself and his home, the anniversary illnesses, the decreased communication even with Sam.... Am so glad this feels right to you. And I suspect that Frodo treasured the time he was able to spend with Elanor. | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 84 on 4/24/2009 |
| That was something Frodo always loved, I think - caring for the small ones. And Elanor had to be very special for him, maybe even more than Merry so many years ago, as she would not have been born if the Quest had failed. The image of him in the rocking chair with the baby in his arms is just perfect. Author Reply: Oh, indeed yes, Kitty. And I'm so glad you, too, feel that image is the proper one! Thank you so! | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 84 on 4/24/2009 |
| A lovely moment. I hope Frodo will think of Elanor and all the other babies that thrived thanks to his sacrifice. Author Reply: I, too, hope such thoughts serve to reassure him. Certainly things would not be anywhere as good in the Shire for them had he not done what he did! Thanks, Linda. | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 84 on 4/24/2009 |
| “That he is. But, then, I suspect that for him she’s the sign he did it all proper, and that for tonight, at least, he’s glad he did what he did. Makes it all worthwhile for him.” Dear Sam! And dear Larner of course, that was wonderfully said! I would have liked to see Frodo holding his own children. Sadly, that was not meant to be. But if I imagined a Middle-Earth ruled by Sauron and the formerly free folks enslaved, I would not have liked my children to grow up in such a world! I've no idea if this if-clause uses the correct tenses. But I'm sure you know what I mean ;-) Author Reply: Am so glad you think it was properly said, Andrea. No, he didn't father children of his own, but look at how many of us feel he is a member of our own kin! And your sentiment toward Sauron is spot on--and properly stated! Heh! | |
| Agape4Gondor | Reviewed Chapter: 84 on 4/23/2009 |
| Good old Sam to realize and understand what all of it was for... and a beautiful scene, Frodo and Elanor.... Author Reply: Oh, I so agree, Agape. Thank you! | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 84 on 4/23/2009 |
| Oh, this is so sweet! I love that he automatically thought of when he took care of Merry as a lad. Author Reply: I would think that those memories would have returned to him--a time when he could get unconditional love from his little cousin. And that he'd end up being confused, then relaxing as he sang to Elanor just feels right to me! | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 84 on 4/23/2009 |
| Most definitely worthwhile and I love the peace and joy he had holding his niece. Though I would change the 'it' in rocking the baby to 'she' because our Frodo is not in love with an it! :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: The "it" isn't Elanor--it's what he accomplished in making it all the way to and through Mordor to the Sammath Naur--and that he would feel was worth it to hold this beautiful child, I'd think. Thanks so much, Antane. | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 84 on 4/23/2009 |
| What a lovely picture you paint at the end but so bitter-sweet too. BTW I am re-reading the King's Commission and had to explain to a waiter at the Bird Sanctuary Cafe what LOTR fanfiction was! At least he knew LOTR. Author Reply: Perhaps bitter-sweet, but the more pleasurable nonetheless because one can find the sweetness in it. I'm so honored that people enjoy rereading The King's Commission--that is most delightful and reassuring to hear. | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 84 on 4/23/2009 |
| Oh, so tender and sweet. I found I had tears in my eyes at the end. It was lovely to see echoes of Frodo's relationship with Merry, and the peace that Elanor brought to his troubled heart. Author Reply: I am so honored to know it moved you, Lindelea. It is a joy to be able to post this at last! | |