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| The Findaráto Diaries by Fiondil | 12 Review(s) |
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| hawkeye | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 7/29/2014 |
| It's sad that Finrod has to deal with the fallout from the kinslaying. That may well be one of the most hurtful things in his new life, though I have a feeling it will not be the last. The insights into Finrod's participation in the Exile really help. Unfortunately, from the perspective of those who remained in Aman, he gets grouped along with everyone else. While sad, I think it's quite true to life. While he shouldn't have said what he did, I really respect Eärnur for his response to Finrod's retaliation. He's been a wonderful friend, and I hope that the two of them can work things through. While Eärnur's comments were hurtful, I think Finrod also has some maturing to do in this area. Hopefully Eärnur doesn't get into too much trouble with Lord Irmo either, though it doesn't seem like he's overly upset. The basket weaving was brilliant, even if Finrod is inordinately stubborn. I'm glad he's beginning to see he can enjoy things again. And I'm quite interested to see where things to with Lord Aulë. Author Reply: It's very sad, Hawkeye, but there you have it. And people are always being tarred with someone else's feathers, so this is no different. I'm sure the two will work out their differences and remain friends. Finrod isn't that capricious or vindictive. In "Elf, Interrupted" Finrod mentions learning to basketweave and so it had to be shown here. I thought it was a fun craft for a prince of Eldamar to learn. *grin* Thanks for taking the time to review. I appreciate it. | |
| njomo | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 8/22/2009 |
| Hi Fiondil, Those must have been terrible words to hear: "Your home no longer exists." In light of having learned that knowledge, and for all the trauma of the episode with Eärnur, Finrod does give his basketweaving reasonable attention. Having woven baskets myself, I really enjoyed your description of Finrod's trials and errors while making his first baskets. I still have my first, and while it is woven tightly enough to be useful (I reworked it a few times as I recall) it is definitely not quite the shape I intended. I think these lessons in craft provide not only the opportunity to learn a new skill and work on motor skills and dexterity. They also present an opportunity to deal with diversity and failure. Anyway, I'm sure that Estë will be suitably grateful for Finrod's gift. And I note that Finrod talks about the "joy of learning a new skill" and that is progress indeed after his initial reactions to his required lessons. Now, what new adventures will befall Finrod and Eärnur? Thanks Fiondil! Joanne Author Reply: Hi Joanne. You are correct about the lessons such crafts provide and Finrod is making progress indeed. | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 8/19/2009 |
| Our dear Finrod isn't too fond of classes, eh? At least not of any that don't involve playing with swords ;) Well, it was not nice of Finrod to attack Eärnur, but somehow understandable; it was not very wise of Eärnur to imply that Finrod belongs to the kinslayers. And to know that it will still take about 100 years before that issue of the relationship between the different Elven tribes is adressed is somewhat disturbing to me as a mere mortal, for whom that is a very long time. Felt really sorry for Finrod when he said he wanted to go home, knowing that it is impossible. And I know that he is not too sure about his welcome through his family, which probably doesn't help, either. The bit about giving one of his baskets as a gift to Estë was touching, and I think, encouraging for Finrod. Author Reply: Although 100 years is a long time for us poor Mortals, when you will live for all the Ages of Arda, it´s not that long at all and there is no sense of urgency to get something done. So, a 100 years? What´s that? I am glad you found the scene with Este touching. It certainly was encouraging for Finrod to continue with his lessons. | |
| Sitara | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 8/19/2009 |
| Well, it looks like Earnur has the same problem as I do, although for different reasons. “grin” We are in need of a definition of that particular term. Preferably before starting to reason it out for ourselves. I mean, nobody would like to get the wrong sow by the ear, now would they? “grinning widely” My particular issues notwithstanding, I can understand Finrod’s feelings. He cannot find his place in this world and it seems he has no great wish to do so. He didn’t left Aman only to feel the taste of power, one might consider. Middle-earth was his home and Men and Dwarves were his friends. And yes, to have to weave baskets and make horseshoes wouls have driven me crazy as well so no offence should be taken. Poor Earnur . By the time Ingil arrived to the place of the “battle”, it looks like Finrod had managed to bloody his nose. Huh…at least, from now on, Finrod cannot say any longer that he never spilled the blood of the Teleri. “roaring with laughter” Okay, that was a joke. Lótessë seems to be very nice and I’d like to meet her again in the future. Irmo, on the other hand…No “guilt by association”, then? I’ll keep that in mind for a future conversation. Author Reply: Many people have a problem with the definition of kinslayer, so you are not alone in that, Sitara. We may see lotesse in the future, either in this story or in another as the Muse dictates. | |
| bookworm | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 8/19/2009 |
| AW Finrod why so cute? *resists urge to cuddle the dangerous Elf-prince* Author Reply: I think there are plenty of people who want to cuddle the dangeros Elf-prince, so you´re not alone in that. *grin* | |
| Sunny | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 8/18/2009 |
| No wonder Finrod went ballistic when Eärnur accused him of being a Kinslayer. Hopefully they will be able to patch up their friendship – and perhaps when they are ready to “celebrate” the healing of their friendship, they will do that by getting into trouble together? (I hope Irmo, Estë and the Maiar are watching out, in that case...) ;-) It seems that when Finrod is getting some decent result in his new craft, he decides that the craft isn’t such an awful occupation after all. I can certainly sympathize. It is _fun_ making things when you watch whatever you are making taking form between your hands, and it gets to be what you wanted it to be. Do you think your muse would want to make a story or a scene in a story when Finrod makes a basket for someone in his family? I don’t suppose his family even knew about his basketweaving skills until the scene in EI1, but now that they know, I suppose they might want him to make something for them. Author Reply: We will have to see if Finrod makes baskets for his family and others. I have not really considered it until now. Thanks for the bunny. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 8/18/2009 |
| It was an impolitic thing to say, after all. Poor Finrod! I understand his desire to go home--I've felt that way as well, even though the place I think of as "home" is no more as I remember it and the family scattered and half gone. But accomplishment does bring its satisfactions--and lessons. Author Reply: Very true, Larner. The place I think of as "home" is not as a remember it eiher. As they say, you can never really go home again and this is a lesson Finrod has had to learn the hard way. | |
| Agape4Gondor | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 8/17/2009 |
| Wow - as always, things are never peaceful when Finrod is about.... bless him. What on earth would life be like if there was not passion. Bless you for sharing him with us. Author Reply: Life would be rather dull and stale without passion, that´s for sure. And I am more than happy to share Finrod and his story. Bless you for taking the time to let me know how much you are enjoying this. Thanks. | |
| Aiwen | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 8/17/2009 |
| Finrod has done quite a bit of growing up in this chapter, explosions notwithstanding. It is nice to see it. Your Reborn are so unstable they are really rather dangerous. Author Reply: Unstable and dangerous indeed, though they tend to grow out of that stage eventually, thank the Valar. *grin* | |
| Midnight Promise | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 8/17/2009 |
| Ouch, Finda should knows how to punch even after being recently reborn. And bravo to Eärnur for not retaliating! :) Hmm, you know, in a way, Finrod is a kinslayer, his reasons (to protect, etc.) may have been different, but when you get down to it. . . Also (just throwing this out there) if Humans and Elves are Children of Eru, no matter how different they are, wouldn't that be considered kinslaying as well, in a way? Food for thought. . .:D Nice job, a good way to end a school day. . .gah. :) Author Reply: Well, certainly you raise some interesting philosophical questions, MP. I do not think even Tolkien adequately addresses them so I don´t think I will try eiher. *grin* Glad you liked the chapter and that it brightened your day a bit in spite of school. | |