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| Fear by Ariel | 4 Review(s) |
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| Inkling | Reviewed Chapter: 17 on 12/15/2004 |
| What?! The fandom is winding down…? Say it ain’t so! I came rather late to this party, so I don’t want it to end yet! Given the number of stories I have in the works, and the abysmally slow speed at which I write, I’ll be at this for a LONG time to come! :D I’ve been writing for a few days but the muse finally seems appeased for the moment and is letting me get back to your story… Chapter 16 is lovely. Primula’s foreshadowing visions adding yet another layer of complications to her feelings about Frodo’s recovery (most haunting to me was the one in which I assume Frodo is throwing flowers over the Brandywine in memory of his parents)…Frodo’s strength of character starting to reveal itself in so many little ways: his perception that Dody’s neglect presents an opportunity, his determination to “fix” his problems with his mother, and above all his refusal to wallow in self-pity, in which perhaps we see the greatest difference between him and Dody… I had to laugh when I saw the title of Chapter 17: Angst!? Like Chapter 16 wasn’t angsty enough?? Dr. Evil just gets creepier every time he appears…don’t tell me he’s a child molester…? YUCK!!! But I can’t still can’t quite tell what’s going on with him…which is half the fun! Frodo and Primula really have to stop it now with the premonitions, or they’re never going to get their relationship back on track. I keep finding myself wanting Drogo to return and set everything, and everyone, to rights. Just one of the qualities of the story that makes it seem so Dickensian to me… Author Reply: If it's any consolation, it might become less frantic, but I doubt it will disappear entirely. Most fandoms begin to slow down once their film/show is off the air, but Tolks has been around in some fashion for 50 years. The movie fever might fade, but the books are eternal (thankfully!). Dickensian? LOL! Why thank you very kindly for that, my friend! A nicer compliment I couldn't imagine. There is a bit of resolution to come and perhaps Drogo will save the day (maybe he'll even have some help?) ;), you'll have to be patient to find out. As for the dear Doctor, you may interpret him as you wish. Taking a lesson from the professor himself, it is more important that you interpret the story to your liking rather than learn what I intended, if I intended anything at all. Clearwater is what he is presented to be - someone who makes your skin crawl. If you see him that way, I have succeeded. *grin* I am glad the story is pleasing you. That is what I wrote it for. | |
| Lily the Hobbit | Reviewed Chapter: 17 on 12/6/2004 |
| You know, Frodo's last comment made me shudder. What is it he feels? And who is looking out for him? Poor Primula must be so desperate! "It's an ache of the heart and there is no medicine for it. You know you must go on, live for the sake of those who love you, but the hurt stays with you forever. Time only teaches you how to function through it, but nothing eases the heartache." This is so sad! In my German story Frodo is learning the meaning of those words rather painfully. ~*~ Could somebody please strangle that Clearwater before he ruins everything, if he hasn't already done so. Author Reply: *Reconsiders learning German* Oh, Clearwater will get his comeupance! I only hope it will seem enough justice to you. :* Ariel | |
| niniel | Reviewed Chapter: 17 on 1/9/2004 |
| Oh well done! Brought me to tears again. *shakes head* How do you do that? What's your secret? *g* Good story. Hope to read more soon. Never thought much about Primula and Drogo. How old was Frodo when they died? 12? *walks off to go and check* Author Reply: He was, actually, 11. I always assumed that since Drogo and Primula were boating, it was, most likely, summer when the accident happened, and so Frodo would not have been 12 till that September. I am glad you are enjoying this story and yes, there will be more soon. I find this one calls to me more consistently than my other (thousand or so) plot bunnies do. Must be the angst. HEHEHEH... Thank you so much for your review! It is difficult, sometimes, to get people to read a story with so many OCs in it, but to read sweet reviews like this one lets me know it is worth the effort of writing it. Thank you ever so much for your kindness. | |
| Elwen | Reviewed Chapter: 17 on 12/11/2003 |
| Wwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!!!!!!! *buries face in hanky* Author Reply: Hmph... serves you right! After all the hankies I've gone through reading your pieces... ;) Ariel Author Reply: Hmph... serves you right! After all the hankies I've gone through reading your pieces... ;) Ariel | |