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| By Chance or Purpose by shirebound | 3 Review(s) |
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| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 10/26/2006 |
| And Pippin helps keep the desire to live going in Frodo, keeps him grounded. Author Reply: Pippin is such a source of strength, through his love and unquenchable spirit. | |
| Daynawayna | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 8/26/2006 |
| The Ranger found himself shaking, and, still out of sight of the hobbits, he fell to his knees in the grass at the foot of the hill -- and allowed himself the frightening knowledge that the wraiths had left because they no longer needed to stay. Whatever they had come for, they had achieved. “Frodo,” Aragorn whispered, “I’m so sorry.” He had tried, and failed. Thanks to Gandalf there had only been five Nazgűl to attack them, and not nine -- but what difference had it made? Frodo had put on the Ring, and the wraith king had seen him. I should have taken the Ring from him, Aragorn thought desperately. I could have fled and drawn them off. Possibly a fortnight until we can reach Rivendell. Even if I could get word to Elrond, and he could meet us halfway there, what can he do? What can anyone do? How long can Frodo hold out, and what do I do if he cannot? Aragorn didn’t know how much time had passed, but he grew aware that dawn would soon be approaching. Looking up, he could see a small, flickering light. They had kept the fire burning. Good. Frodo needed… needed… “He needs me,” Aragorn said aloud. He stood up and took a deep breath. “They must not see my fear. I must trust in my strength, and his, and all of theirs. There is always hope, and we must all do our part.” So saying, he commenced the climb up the hill. Nothing like being grabbed from the moment the chapter starts. You have crawled inside his skin and given us true insight to this mysterious Ranger/King and I know the Professor would be proud. The whole chapter was just one wonderful character insight after another. I don't think you could have titled it any better. Off to read more! :) Author Reply: "...and I know the Professor would be proud." Oh Dayna, what a compliment! You really just made my day. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 8/21/2004 |
| More excellent characterization for Merry and Pippin. We see more of Merry as caretaker and protector--quizzing Aragorn on the nature of Frodo's injury, standing Sam's watch, and *knowing* what Pippin was up to with Frodo. And of course we also see Pippin's own courage, fostered and bolstered by Aragorn's confidence in him and by his love for Frodo. | |