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| The Queen's Orc by jodancingtree | 6 Review(s) |
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| Calime | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 10/8/2004 |
| I loved this part: "You said I am of the Firstborn, but I am not called to Valinor." Canohando was beginning to understand, as he had not before, the tragedy of his ruined people, and his voice was bleak. "No, dear one." Arwen touched the Jewel that hung around his neck, settled it so it lay centered against his chest. "Not to Valinor, but you were called to me, and I think also to Frodo's land, hereafter. You are known, and your change of heart is known - you will not be put to shame by the One who gave music to the Ainur." I'm glad you're taking up the question of the Orc's spiritual position in Middle Earth, and am looking forward to what you have to say! Author Reply: I'm so glad you're enjoying this, Calime! Yes, Canohando's greatest adventure is a spiritual journey, so it is something he has to come to terms with. Thanks for reviewing! jo | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 6/18/2004 |
| This is so sad! Canohando's realization of the spoiling of the orcs is tragic, although it's very interesting that you parallel that to Arwen's choice. Author Reply: Yeah, until he came to Minas Tirith he had no way of knowing what he had lost. Now as he has the chance to get acquainted with Elves, he begins to regret what was taken from the Orcs - and the idea that Arwen will give up that heritage *voluntarily* is a stunner for him. jo | |
| FantasyFan | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 5/4/2004 |
| I am continually brought up by the descriptions of Canohando as short. Yes, I know that the Orcs are often small, but this one is so large in my mind, that I expect him to have the physical stature to match. Funny, isn't it, the way things are like that? This is a sad chapter, but I fear that there is even more sadness to come. I don't find myself grieving so much for Aragorn, who has had a long life, or even for Arwen, who chose long ago, as I do for the Orc who still has not come to grips fully with who he is. It seems a cruel trick of fate that he should learn of Valinor and be denied it. I wonder what will happen when he tries to go to the Shire? All the Travellers are long dead and passing into legend: how will the hobbits react to an Orc who remembers Frodo? Author Reply: Yeah, I'm wondering myself how hobbits would respond to Canohando. Haven't got that far yet, although bits and pieces of the later story are already written. But Merry and Pippin became rather scholarly in later years, collected books and wrote them (I know Merry did, & I think Pip also). There might be hobbits in Brandy Hall & the Great Smials who know more of the truth about Frodo - and I don't think Sam's descendants would have forgotten. Still - an Orc in the Shire! Wouldn't they shoot him on sight? They have archers too... | |
| Muinthel | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 4/26/2004 |
| HI... Well I never thought that I would feel sorry for an orc and feel with him. I'm glad that Canohando finally meets Legolas and Gimli....and it would be interessting what all he could learn from the elf. Well and the journey to Lorien will be some challenge.....can't wait to read it.....!!! Author Reply: Hi Muinthel - I'm so glad you are able to feel for Canohando, orc though he is! I'm afraid he will have little time to learn from Legolas, under the circumstances, and it's too bad, for he really could learn a lot. jo | |
| Rose Sared | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 4/25/2004 |
| Oh How I admire the fact that you grasp the nettle that I keep shying away from. I had tears in my eyes when I finished this chapter, and given how cross I remain with Aragorn for his choice and how little sympathy I generally feel for orcs all I can say is; You are a master story teller, my dear. More, please, even though I can hardly bear it. Rose Author Reply: (blushing) Thank you, Rose. But poor Aragorn, what can he do? As Tolkien has him say in the Appendices, "...if I will not go now, then I soon must go perforce...would (you) indeed have me wait until I wither and fall from my high seat unmanned and witless..." And she wouldn't, of course - that would be even worse - jo | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 4/25/2004 |
| Hi, Jo! Glad to see you posting this here. I cannot read at HASA right now; everything is centered (something to do with my browser, they say) and it gives me headaches to try to read anything there. So I'm glad to see this. Will try to comment on the actual story itself later! In haste, L. Author Reply: Oh mercy, computers! Can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em. Glad you can read it here, anyway. (And I owe you an e-mail, I know. Life is very hectic this weekend, but will try to answer tomorrow.) jo | |