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| Passover and Pilgrimage by Larner | 53 Review(s) |
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| PSW | Reviewed Chapter: Author's Notes on 10/13/2016 |
| This is a wonderful story! I've never thought of a pilgrimage along the places of the major events at the end of the Third Age, but I can absolutely see it happening. I wonder how Sam would feel about seeing it all again -- I think that it's quite likely to be as this story shows...but I wonder also if there isn't a chance that he wouldn't have wanted to go along at all. I don't know... But, fantastic imagining of what became of Mount Doom. Thanks for writing! | |
| Queen Galadriel | Reviewed Chapter: Author's Notes on 5/11/2011 |
| This is lovely! To see those who loved Frodo best make that journey, and find the beautiful lake there, and Frodo's true dream...I love it. My own roommate is just beginning to discover her family's Jewish heritage, and celebrated her first Passover with her family this year. I'm going to tell her about this one. Author Reply: Once Sauron was cast down, how wonderful it must have been for the Valar to be able to see Mordor again take its place as one of the living lands again. And blessings on your roommate as she learns more about the history of her people--it is a rich and blessed one! Tell her Mazeltov for me! (And when I kosher silverware that accidently managed to get onto my decidedly NON-kosher plates, I love intoning "In the Name of the Father, and ..." loudly enough to rankle Jeannette! Heh!) | |
| Little Mouse | Reviewed Chapter: Author's Notes on 12/6/2009 |
| Hi. :) I have recently become a fan of your writings, I believe either because you reviewed my story or because I kept seeing your name on the main page, I can't remember which. Regardless, you are a very gifted writer, and I have enjoyed "catching up" with your stories. You have also managed, with this story, to make me do something that is incredibly rare for me: I cried. The scene at Orodruin brought tears to my eyes. I couldn't help it; it so perfectly captured what happened there and the healing of the land. Absolutely beautiful. I, too, am a Christian who fully appreciates Jewish traditions, and it is wonderful to see an author who honors Tolkein's world by subtly including the faith just as he did. Excellent work. I look forward to reading more. :) Author Reply: I am so sorry I've not responded until now, but this last month has been fraught with stresses. Please forgive me. Thank you so for your lovely comments. The roommate with whom I spent most of my college years was Orthodox, so I developed a firm appreciation of her beliefs and customs, for which I am grateful. And to learn that something I've written has moved another person emotionally is always a reaffirming moment. Thank you, thank you for letting me know. I live in the Pacific Northwest, and visits to Crater Lake have always been delightful. That a similar thing might have occurred there in the ruins of Orodruin just seemed so possible.... Again, thank you so very much. And may the new year bring you much joy! | |
| Little Mouse | Reviewed Chapter: Author's Notes on 12/6/2009 |
| Hi. :) I have recently become a fan of your writings, I believe either because you reviewed my story or because I kept seeing your name on the main page, I can't remember which. Regardless, you are a very gifted writer, and I have enjoyed "catching up" with your stories. You have also managed, with this story, to make me do something that is incredibly rare for me: I cried. The scene at Orodruin brought tears to my eyes. I couldn't help it; it so perfectly captured what happened there and the healing of the land. Absolutely beautiful. I, too, am a Christian who fully appreciates Jewish traditions, and it is wonderful to see an author who honors Tolkein's world by subtly including the faith just as he did. Excellent work. I look forward to reading more. :) | |
| Kara's Aunty | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 7/24/2009 |
| Hello Larner, what a sweet scene. How fitting that Frodo could truly know what he and Sam had wrought. A lovely story. M ;) Author Reply: Am so glad you think so, Maureen! I obviously agree! Thank you so! | |
| Kara's Aunty | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/24/2009 |
| Hello Larner, enjoyed the camaraderie of the group and the way they all look out for each other. A very close-knit, considerate company they are. My favourite part was the last two lines: a fine trickle of water followed after him, the birth of a second singing stream to quench the thirst of a land long bereft of refreshment I thought this comparison to Eldarion being the second singing stream to quench Gondor's (etc) thirst for a monarch (him being the second stream; his father the first) was lovely. M ;) Author Reply: Oh, I'm so very glad you found that comparison and appreciated it! Oh, thank you, thank you! Yes, it's fitting that this should indeed follow Eldarion's footsteps! And I love ALL these characters! | |
| Kara's Aunty | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 7/24/2009 |
| Hello Larner, felt like reading a wee story amd came across this delightful tale. It's well written and beautifully descriptive (as ever), giving a poignant and very touching look at the main characters' reflections and memories of the events of the latter days of the Ring War. And how lovely to see the Eagles - I was thrilled! M ;) Author Reply: I am so pleased the presence of the Eagles has pleased so many. And thanks so for the feedback generally--you know how much it is appreciated! | |
| GamgeeFest | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 7/22/2009 |
| A wonderful conclusion! I'm glad that Frodo was able to see, through the paintings, what had become of Mordor and Mt. Doom, and to know, without doubt, that he did make a difference. Thank you for sharing this! Author Reply: Am so glad you feel this way, too, GamgeeFest! Thank you so! | |
| GamgeeFest | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/22/2009 |
| Now here's a view of Mordor I don't think even Tolkien would have thought possible! It always depressed me in the book when he described Mordor as so defiled it would never be restored until the cleansing of the Seas. This is a much more optomist and uplifting view - and an excellent tribute, in it's own way, to Frodo, who gave so much of himself to save Middle-earth. That lake were once was lava and ash is amazing, and Sam's vision of the forms on the island very fitting. I worried that the journey might prove ill and set Sam to thinking on horrible things, but it was quite the opposite. Who knows? One day, it may well be populated by Men and livestock, rather than orcs and tyrants! Author Reply: I would think that this would give the Valar a good chance to do a bit of "spring cleaning" with a vengeance within Mordor. And I love to think that the sacrifices offered by Frodo and Sam indeed had such a positive effect on the place. Having visited Mt. Mazama in Oregon and rejoiced in the beauty of Crater Lake within its caldera, I can think of few more fitting ways for the Valar to thumb their collected noses at Sauron and his mentor! Am so very glad you approve! | |
| GamgeeFest | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 7/22/2009 |
| I love the idea of memorials to honor the Ringbearers, and the statues sound lovely indeed, worthy of their subjects. A visit from the Eagles - that's something to see for everyone there, I'm sure! Merry would feel left out, to an extant, having missed it all. I had to chuckle over Sam's worst case scenario had all the Gamgee children attended them on their journey! And Aragorn's explanation of why a scholar and a gardener overthrowing the greatest evil in the world meant so much to everyone was touching. Author Reply: Each chapter does tend to get a bit packed in this story, so am glad so many aspects of this one struck so deeply. As for the Gamgee/Gardner children--it was fun to sort of reference "Why Mums and Dads Leave Home"! Heh! | |