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| The Journey Home by Fiondil | 13 Review(s) |
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| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 3/29/2013 |
| Didn't have time to review for a week or two, and now I am so far behind again *sigh* Where has all the time gone? It's understandable that Maglor has problems to cope with being in such a big group all of a sudden. As I live mostly alone, too, I have noticed that it grates on my nerves when the family is around in bigger numbers for longer, particularly when it's getting too hectic. For Maglor, that has to be so much worse after millennia of being mostly alone. That's a pretty perilous journey – first Gilgaran nearly died, then Maglor ... how lucky the Harthadrim had found Maglor already! Denethor is rather perceptive, and I like the way he used to draw Maglor out of himself, help him to feel more alive, more ... needed? No prying, not saying anything about the way he had closed himself off, just helping in such a practical, unobtrusive way. Author Reply: More than a week or two, Kitty, but that's okay. The beauty of such things is that the story is there for when you can get to it. Anyway, Maglor has it tough, adapting himself to being around other Elves again. I suspect he was more used to hanging with mortals, knowing that after a couple of generations, none of them would kmow or even care who he was. And yes, it is a very perilous journey fraught with much danger. This is definitely not a bobbit walking party, as Gandalf would say. LOL! Denethor is wiser than he knows or admits to, which is why the Valar chose him to lead the Harthadrim. Thanks for reviewing, Kitty. I appreciate it. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 3/14/2013 |
| I can appreciate his concerns and wonder as to the fates of Tom and Goldberry. But they cannot expect things to be as they were ages earlier, of course. Our Puget Sound was once a major river system that was carved into a sound by glacial action, so I have a good idea of the changes the ice ages wrought. Author Reply: It must be difficult, though, for them to see just how far the changes have gone when they remember what it was like before. At any rate, they have to deal with the here-and-now rather than the there-and-then, so to speak, and much of this story revolves around that particular theme. Thanks for reviewing, Larner. It's appreciated. | |
| obsidianj | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 2/23/2013 |
| Someone once said LOTR is a walking story. And they walk and walk and walk. This story has the characters also walking and walking. The land is even more bleak and unforgiving than in LOTR. It is sad to see that all the familiar landmarks have gone. So far it seems they all have changed for the worse. Can't they get a break in that the landscape has changed for the better? ;-). I can understand Maglor so well. When being alone for a long time, it takes some doing to adjust to living with others again. Denethor might not like being a leader, but he sure has a knack for it. Author Reply: Hi obsidianj. Well, without horses or automobiles, one has no choice but to use one's one two legs to get around and I suspect that Elves more so than us Mortals find walking more enjoyable, for it brings them into greater contact with the earth. And Denethor is a natural leader, though he doesn't realize it and needs to work at it. We will see how he progresses in his role as their leader as the story continues. Thanks for reviewing. It's much appreciated. | |
| Sunny | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 2/19/2013 |
| Actually being with a group of people all the time must be very, very hard for Maglor. For so long now, he has been completely alone, at most staying a few days with a group of Mortals before going back to his solitary life. And always the pain, grief and crippling guilt is with him. Jenny Dolfen is working on a lovely picture of Maglor these days which shows this very well! https://goldseven.wordpress.com/2013/02/17/the-harp-no-longer-sings/ Well, now he is with his own kind, and their mere presence must feel stifling. Good thing that his new friends are letting him have these little "breathers". I hope none of them decide to follow him and disturbs him while he goes through his litany - then we would certainly see a Fëanorian fit! So that almost-disaster when crossing the Mitheithel "woke" Maglor up? Good for him - and clearly for the rest of the Harthadrim, too! I wonder if he might not have found a bit of a zest for living the times he tried to kill himself, too. Not that he would admit it to himself if he did. Sneaking Maglor into a leadership position was a smart move on Denethor's side. When he has the responsibility to led the group, he will be far less likely to give up - not if giving up might lead to others maybe dying or getting injured, or failing their goal. And there are undoubtedly lots of challenges ahead. Author Reply: Hi Sunny. Thanks for the link to Jenny's site. Yes, it's a lovely portrait. I think it will take Maglor some time to readjust to being around other Elves and feel comfortable with them. Denethor is indeed very wise to sneak him into a leadership position. Maglor might not care about himself, but he's too noble not to care for the welfare of those under him. And we'll see just what challenges lie ahead for them all. Thanks for leaving a comment. I appreciate it very much. | |
| Laer | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 2/19/2013 |
| The Hobbits; yes I know Maglor has yet to mention them but I still am thinking about them ;) And Tom and Goldberry maybe they are all living in some place kind of warm, warm enough they have some quick growing vegies. Well, ok real quick growing vegies. Maglor as a hero? Yea :) I hope none of the elves get "burnt around the edges" with all this walking and back tracking. Grumpy critters are quick to be hurtful. :( Author Reply: Hi Laer. I sure many are thinking about them and their fate. I suspect that some went south ahead of the ice. Perhaps Tom and Goldberry did as well. We can only hope. And of course Maglor is a hero, a tragic hero for the most part, but a hero nonetheless. And I'm sure the Elves are able to handle things and not get burnt around the edges as you say. Anyway, we'll see. Thanks for commenting. I appreciate it very much. | |
| curiouswombat | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 2/18/2013 |
| I find myself considering that it would be good to think of Tom and Goldberry still surviving... somewhere. Author Reply: I would like to think that they survived somewhere as well, curiouswombat, they and the Hobbits. The world would be a poorer place without them, I think. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 2/18/2013 |
| What an arduous journey, especially since almost no landmarks remain. Oh gosh, what *did* happen to Tom and his lady? These are such intriguing things to think about. And being the hobbit lover that I am, I hope they find an ancient hobbit hole to shelter in. :) Author Reply: Hi Shirebound. A very arduous journey indeed and one has to wonder what did happen to Tom and Goldberry as well as the Hobbits. I doubt any of the hobbit holes survived though, which is a pity. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. I very much appreciate it. | |
| Tari | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 2/18/2013 |
| They are having quite an adventure although I'm sure they're not looking at it that way. I can't imagine traveling 8-10 miles and back again in one day. I'd consider myself lucky to travel two miles and back. Author Reply: Hi Tari. I'm sure they don't see it as an adventure, at least not as something to be enjoyed, only to be endured with a particular goal in mind. Of course, these are Elves, so such distances are not a problem for them, nor are the hardships inherent in crossing wilderness. I have done hiking and long walks (13 miles along Hadrian's Wall, for instance), but that was many years ago when I was younger. I think I would find it hard to do something like that these days. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. I appreciate it very much. | |
| Kevana | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 2/18/2013 |
| Fiondil, thanks! Would it be okay with you if I started poking around with typing them just for fun? Now that I have thought of it, I'm really curious to try it. If you'd rather not, I can just keep my thoughts to myself. :) It brings up all kinds of questions about Eldar psychology in particular. The Mortals should be easy enough, but for multiple reasons the Elves are going to be challenging and the Ainur are just impossible - but I have a few ideas. I'll have to scribble this down in a journal so I don't keep clogging up your review section. Thanks again! Author Reply: No problem. You're more than welcome to share your findings with me in a PM. I'd be interested to see what you come up with. *grin* | |
| Ilya of Aewellond | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 2/18/2013 |
| So the island is useless? Well, let's hope Denethor had better luck! I enjoyed the conversation between him and Maglor, very emotional. it hadn't occured to me that Maglor might find living with others again difficult- I suppose that's like a Reborn in a lot of ways....I'm glad he's opening up more now though. Looking forward to Friday's update. Author Reply: There is no island, so I guess it is pretty useless and it's too dangerous for them to cross there. We'll see what they decide to do in the next chapter. I'm glad you enjoyed the conversation between Denethor and Maglor. It has to be hard for Maglor to suddenly find himself with other Elves after so long avoiding them; it can't be easy for him at all. Thanks for commenting, Ilya. I appreciate it. | |