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| The Journey Home by Fiondil | 13 Review(s) |
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| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 12/24/2013 |
| They're on a good way with Thurin, I think. It's going to take time, that's only too true, but he's getting there. The bit with the stones was rather touching, how he was giving away his 'pwetties' to the others. I have to admit, at first I was hoping that there would be some way for them to reach Valinor without having to wait and build a ship, like Vingilot, but I guess that would be too easy. But if they actually have to wait until they can buy a ship, they really need some projects to keep them busy, in that Maglor is right. Just sitting around doing nothing would send them back to the lethargy from before their journey north. Uh oh. Thurin must have had some very bad experiences with these beasts, that much is pretty clear. I notice that his agitation even got him to talk relatively much and clear – more than we have seen before. Author Reply: I think a lot of people were hoping that Eärendil would show up in Vingilot and offer them a lift, but that's too easy and a cop-out. Getting there under their own power, however long it might take, is better for all concerned. We'll learn more about Thurin and his hatred for the beasts in subsequent chapters. Thanks for leaving a comment, Kitty. It's always appreciated. | |
| Agape4Gondor | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 4/12/2013 |
| What a beautiful and tender chapter. I love the stones. Maglor's realization that the Valar care for all. Broke my heart. Author Reply: I'm so glad you found this to be a beautiful and tender chapter, Agape. Thanks for letting me know. I really appreciate it. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 4/12/2013 |
| Someone else named "Hope," eh? And hope dies when these creatures come around. Most interesting! Author Reply: Actually, the first element of the name _ar_ means "royal, noble". Not sure about the rest. Thurin may not be pronouncing it correctly at this time. It might be something like _Arthand_ "noble shield". We'll have to see. Thanks for commenting, Larner. | |
| Kevana | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 4/6/2013 |
| So he had a companion of some type! It’s amazing if they managed to kill one of those cats, though apparently it didn't end well. Glad he was able to remember and express that before anyone tried grilled monster cat o' doom. Seems like that is quite a breakthrough. -Kevana Author Reply: No, it didn't end well, and we see how it ended even worse for Thurin. At least his companion was no longer in pain and was safely in Mandos' hands and probably was even reborn by now, but Thurin has had to live with what happened and that has proven too much for him. Now that he is with the Harthadrim, though, he can come to terms with it and begin to heal, as we will see. Thanks for leaving a comment, Kevana. It's much appreciated. | |
| Laer | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 4/6/2013 |
| Glad they know that they were not only sent for Maglor, but also Thurin. Wow, so his only companion died from the big cat meat. :( I think to see them die what was more than likely a slow and painful death would have been too much for one of the elder. :( Author Reply: Hi Laer. Yes, it is nice to know that the Valar were attempting to kill two birds with one stone, so to speak. We'll learn more about the death of Thurin's companion soon enough when Thurin is able to communicate more. Thanks for reviewing. I appreciate it. | |
| obsidianj | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 4/6/2013 |
| Thurin is making slow progress and nothing like a little crisis to break through some barriers. Aren't they lucky that they found Thurin? Or they would have learned the hard way that these cats are not good to eat. Although, I wonder why. And what are these stones Thurin keeps gifting people with? It must have a significance that it is always the same type of stone. Author Reply: Hi obsidianj. Sometimes it takes a crisis to break through. And they are very lucky. As for the stones, we'll learn about them eventually, though its significance may not be completely explained even by Thurin. Thanks for commenting. It's appreciated. | |
| curiouswombat | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 4/5/2013 |
| I, too, was thinking that Thurin was as much a lost soul as Maglor. As for melting the snow - it takes an awful lot of snow to make a small amount of water - I hope, for them, that the aqueduct works! Author Reply: Lost in a different way, but lost nonetheless. And while it takes a lot of snow to make water, they have more than enough of it, so even if the aqueduct doesn't quite work, I doubt they'll suffer too much. *grin* Thanks for reviewing, curiouswombat. I appreciate it. | |
| Fantasia | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 4/5/2013 |
| Well, it is indeed a mercy that they sent them to Thurin. And it is good for Maglor, to know that he is not the only one needing a rescue. Poor Thurin, to have your only companion die and be alone for who knows how long. Hopefully, they won't be there for centuries, if anything, when the ice melt it will be terrible, it will wipe a lot of land and re shape the Earth's surface. The hair stroking is quite funny, poor Maglor. Author Reply: Hi Fantasia. A mercy indeed and I think Maglor is almost relieved that he isn't necessarily the only one needing rescuing. As for waiting for centuries before they can sail, that remains to be seen. Thanks for leaving a review. I really appreciate it. | |
| Cairistiona | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 4/5/2013 |
| Oh wow, what a breakthrough, and fortuitously timed so that none of the other Elves get sick from eating the cats. This slow unfolding of the mystery of Thurin is so fascinating and heart-warming to read, though I know there's bound to be a tale of much woe whenever Thurin reaches the point where he can share his story fully with them. I loved the "frisson of something that was not quite fear but was closer to awe" Maglor felt... I felt that same sort of thing, reading this and realizing there's more that the Valar wished than just Maglor's rescue. They're good folk, those Valar. *g* Terrific chapter. Author Reply: Very fortuitous, Cairistiona, but at the same time, very sad, knowing something of what Thurin endured. And I am glad you felt that same frisson of "not quite fear but closer to awe" that Maglor felt. The Valar are good folk, indeed. I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter so much. Thanks for taking the time read and review. I appreciate it. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 4/5/2013 |
| “The Belain have mercy.” “They did,” Glóredhel stated categorically as she sat beside Thurin, stroking his hair. “They sent us, didn’t they?” Maglor felt a frisson of something that was not quite fear but was closer to awe at the implications of the elleth’s words as he came to the conclusion that perhaps he had not been the only one the Valar had wanted Denethor’s people to save. What an interesting insight for him. Poor Thurin has been through something terrible, hasn't he? Author Reply: A very interesting insight, Shirebound, and very true. And yes, Thurin has been through something terrible and we will learn more details about that soon enough. Thanks for your comment. It's greatly appreciated. | |