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| Smoke and Mirrors by lovethosehobbits | 72 Review(s) |
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| Coriandra | Reviewed Chapter: 37 on 7/20/2004 |
| Awww poor Frodo's still so sick. Not surprising considering how drunk Merry got the other night, but I hope that didn't set his recovery back too much. I'm glad he's with his friends now. That's the best place he could be and everyone's certainly taking good care of him. I'm glad Sam forgave Merry for getting Frodo drunk. Merry didn't use very good judgement, but of course he meant well. I guess it remains to be seen what long term affect that's going to have on Frodo. It was a bit disturbing to see Merry drunk again. I hope he's not developing a drinking problem, but I guess that remains to be seen too. Great work, as always. I'm off to read more now. Author Reply: Those silly hobbits really love their ale and assorted other alcoholic beverages, don't they? But have you ever noticed how people become so totally uninhibited when they drink? (Depending on how old you are, of course) So I thought what a great way to get Frodo to lighten up and tell his story. Seems things got a little out of hand though, huh? Thanks for reading...more to come. Tree | |
| Coriandra | Reviewed Chapter: 36 on 7/12/2004 |
| Hi Tree. How long has it been since my last review? Too long obviously, especially considering this one my favourite stories. Your image of the hobbits drinking was really cute. Like Aragorn, though I had to wonder about the wisdom of letting Frodo drink so much when he was still so weak. Still, it seemed to have done him some good, making him able to talk about his nightmares. He's gotten some emotional healing it seems. I loved your image of Frodo back in the Orc tower with his friends protecting him. That was just beautiful. I'll have to read more when I get a chance, which I hope will be soon but I'm not sure RL being what it is. Author Reply: Glad to hear from you, how are you anyway? Glad you're enjoying the fic, read whenever you can...I look forward to any and all reviews. tree | |
| Lotrgirl1415 | Reviewed Chapter: 39 on 7/8/2004 |
| one word. "excellent!" Author Reply: *Blushes*...Thank you so very much! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 39 on 7/8/2004 |
| Oh tree, Frodo's come so far, and through so much anguish -- will there be a degree of healing by the end of the story? *frets* I loved Frodo expressing the hobbity need for fresh air, sunshine, and green things growing. Just perfect. Author Reply: Janet- You silly, you should know by now that I simply cannot abide anything except a happy ending. I promise lotsa healing and happiness to come. (Can you believe what I've put this little guy through? It's like he's had every illness known to mankind all in one fic....) Thanks so much for your review and sticking with me. Love ya, tree | |
| Breon Briarwood | Reviewed Chapter: 39 on 7/8/2004 |
| Glad to see you're back but, Ooohh, poor Frodo! At first I was laughing because he was being thwarted at every slow, painful step of the way, and it was just inconceivable that one lone hobbit could do so much damage to himself. But, the end of that chapter was heartbreaking! The frustration due to his physical state is hard enough on a body, but the mental anguish he's going through is just compounding things. And now that his convalesence will be that much longer his battered will and spirit are broken. I feel he's lost his will to go on.... Pleease, tell me you'll put up the next bit soon! Author Reply: You are too sweet! Glad you've stuck with me on this. I can't believe I went so long on updating. That's one reason I decided to post the first half of this chapter...I felt I needed to post *something*. The rest should be coming soon (fingers crossed). Thanks again for the encouragement. Not to worry about our boy. While things will get worse before they get better (I'm good at that) they *will*, eventually, get better. Tree | |
| Lotrgirl1415 | Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 7/6/2004 |
| I really love this story! i have sent the link to it to several ofmy friends because i have enjoyed it so much. I sincerly hope you will become a published author at some piont in your life( if you already are then awesome!) I cannot wait till the next update! love -~_*_~KATIE~_*_~- | |
| Aratlithiel | Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 5/25/2004 |
| Ha! Bet you thought I forgot! Sorry, luv. I've been having monster internet problems an am trying desperately to play catch-up. Anyway, I've gotten caught up on several chapters that I hadn't read before and you know what? You're really doing a lovely job on this. I adore my Frodo angst and this has it in spades. And you don't leave any of the others out either. A truly involving tale that I thoroughly enjoy and will do my level best to keep up with. Thanks for giving me a poke about this one. It's very easy for me to miss things and I'm glad that I've finally been able to get up-to-date on this. Author Reply: Wonderful to hear from you and thank you so much for your review. I still say I will never be an Aratlithiel, but then they broke the mold when she was born. I love your stories as well, and look forward to many more. Please continue to read. Hopefully I'll get another chapter up as soon as real life settles down a bit. Love to you, tree | |
| Rhiannon | Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 5/20/2004 |
| I really enjoyed your story start to finish. There may not have been a lot of 'action' (sword/fighting type) but there was plenty here to hold the reader's interest. Loved the parts in the last chapter written from the bird's perspective. Any chance of a sequel??? :) Author Reply: Thanks Rhiannon for your wonderful review. The story's not over yet, probably a couple of more chapters to go. Sorry, no sequel but I am planning a new fic and at least in my head, I think it's going to be a good one. We'll have to see how it turns out on paper. I keep thinking of all these wonderful plot lines for it and I am excited to get it started once this fic is finished. I have a hard time doing more than two at a time. I have a story on Frodohealers called "Elwens Challenge fic" if youre interested in reading more of my babblings. Until then, I am grateful you read my fic and are enjoying it. Tree | |
| Breon Briarwood | Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 5/16/2004 |
| My thanks to Lily for keeping you writing. I love this story. It's good to see Frodo finally begin healing. :) Author Reply: Thanks so much!! I am also looking forward to more of your stories as well. My thanks to Lily as well. tree | |
| RogerGamgee | Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 5/10/2004 |
| This story could be a novel in its own right. There were points in this tale where I nearly found myself on the verge of tears (yes, ladies, we men DO get the urge to cry from time to time, contrary to popular opinion). I must say, I thoroughly enjoyed this story from beginning to end. It is wonderfully written, and I hope to see more of your work in the future. Well done! Author Reply: Roger- Well, its not over yet...I had originally planned on it ending with this chapter, but the story has its own timeline, seemingly. Thanks so much for reading and, most of all, sending such a great review. Its nice to see a man *admit* that he cries. I know they do it, admitting it is another thing. I am so glad that I could move you on such an emotional level. thanks again, tree | |