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At the Black Gate  by shirebound 8 Review(s)
PSWReviewed Chapter: 1 on 11/23/2015
Interesting! Very nicely done -- especially the antagonism between Frodo and the Ring...

Author Reply: Thank you!

Julchen11Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/3/2007
Oh my. This feels so real. I can even feel the heartbeats of Frodo and Sam hidden under the cloak, holding their breath ...
Brilliant work, dearie! Absolutely! Thank you.

Author Reply: Thank you so much, Julchen. It was so interesting trying to describe one of the scenes in the film. :D

LindeleaReviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/14/2004
Nicely done! You have taken a short, visually gripping scene and breathed *more* life into it. I particularly liked Frodo's inner struggle with the Ring, and his victory over it in this instance.

Glad a friend told me about this story today. Somehow I missed it when you posted it. A good ending for a long and tiring day. Write on!

Author Reply: Thanks, Lindelea! And I think we're both compelled to "write on" for as long as we possibly can.

IorhaelReviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/10/2004
Oh, I'm trembling here. Yes, yes. Frodo knew that the cloak could protect them. This story gave me a thought, though. What if the Ring has the effect to the men as it does to the Nazguls? What if It can reveal the hobbits' whereabouts by calling the men?

Author Reply: Wow, sounds like a plot bunny for you! Luckily, the Dark Lord probably never informed anyone what a "call" from the Ring would feel/sound like, because he couldn't that imagine anyone would bring it anywhere within a hundred miles of Mordor.

lovethosehobbitsReviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/9/2004
Janet-Superb! I have always loved the written word more than movies, because you can hear their thoughts and feelings. You did a magnificent job on this little snippet of the movie tree

Author Reply: Thank you, tree. I've read "novelizations" of movies before, and now I know how difficult it is to describe every nuance of a scene. It certainly helps when your heart is in it. love those hobbits!

EsamenReviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/9/2004
Fabulous writing . . . I love the way you use verbs. And I love a strong Frodo. Everything snaps into place emotionally for the reader when our hero is admirable and worthy of our devotion. Thanks for the scene . . .

Author Reply: Thank you! I always try to write 'strong' Frodo whenever possible.

Pearl TookReviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/8/2004
I was holding my breath! This just races with emotion. What I expect from a shirebound story, perfection!

Author Reply: Oh wow, I'm so glad the suspense was there, even though we all know what happens! Thank you, Pearl.

Tangelian ProudfootReviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/8/2004
Wow. You never cease to amaze me... this is an awesome piece of writing indeed! :-)

Despite the fact that I've seen this scene a zillion times now, I was still holding my breath wile reading this... this must have been exactly how it felt for them...

Eagerly looking forward to whatever you will post next! :-D

***HUGS***

/Tangelian

Author Reply: Thanks, Tang! This was challenging, but it was interesting to write the scene out like this. Glad you enjoyed it!

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