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| Light Out of Darkness by shirebound | 18 Review(s) |
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| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 7/15/2004 |
| O my, I read so quickly that I completely missed this paragraph until another reviewer pointed it out: Gandalf nodded, but said nothing. He had come to the courtyard upon hearing that the Ring-bearer was alone. He hoped that Frodo was unaware of the fact that he was closely -- but discreetly -- watched, as were the other three hobbits. It was common knowledge that the King valued the pheriannath over gold and jewels, and an unscrupulous person might have been tempted to take advantage of such an opportunity. Thankfully, there had been no incidents. Is there such a story in the works? It's funny, even when I *did* read the paragraph, I mis-read it and thought at first you said that the hobbits were valued at their weight in gold and jewels, and that made me think of "Where the Merlin Cries". The hobbit-nappers were paid the hobbits' weight in gold (wonder if they fattened them up first?) by the "collector" and Elessar marched an entire army down to Harad to rescue, I think it was, *eight* hobbits in that story... but perhaps this borders on SSP, and in a review too. Blame it on blood sugar. Wish there was more to read. The work I'm avoiding is piling up and getting harder to ignore. All the best, Lin | |
| Elwen | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 7/15/2004 |
| For me, this group of stories is the best thing you have ever written. Your insights into the relationship of Frodo and Sam (light recognising light) is wonderful. I am very, very much enjoying this series. | |
| girlofring | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 7/15/2004 |
| You know, when you address comments that we leave you, it so kind and thoughtful. But, I cannot for the life of me remember what I said to you on the last story for you to remark "What a kind thing to say"(hides face in shame, with slight smile).LOL. I do undoubtedly love the way you capture the essence of Tolkien, and retrieve the little things that underlies the story. He would have been proud. He did so hate the machines of man and war. You brought out the "light". | |
| esamen | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 7/15/2004 |
| Tremendous . . . what a great new vector to explore . . . I have not read the Silmarilian yet, and this is all new to me. Wonderful! A whole new part of Middle-earth to explore. Thank you for mining out these details and showing them to us. Lots of fun Tolkien reading ahead for me. Now, I read this part and really had a thought for you: Gandalf nodded, but said nothing. He had come to the courtyard upon hearing that the Ring-bearer was alone. He hoped that Frodo was unaware of the fact that he was closely -- but discreetly -- watched, as were the other three hobbits. It was common knowledge that the King valued the pheriannath over gold and jewels, and an unscrupulous person might have been tempted to take advantage of such an opportunity. Thankfully, there had been no incidents. You've got a whole culture summed up here . . . an as-yet unexplored one . . . do you have a nice long story plot simmering underneath these Minas Tirith sentences? How about another long ride for us readers, like Quarentined or BCOP? You've got that lovely Estel-Frodo relationship intact . . . it sure would be fun to spend some time living in it again . . . can I make a shameless beg for more Shirebound storytelling? It would make my year! Bowing and throwing confetti all over you, Esamen | |
| Nivina | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 7/15/2004 |
| How lovely that Frodo has so many caring friends around! This chapter is so ethereal and peaceful, and I really loved the interaction between Gandalf and Frodo; especially the fact that Frodo does not cease to amaze the wizard even after all those years. :) Gandalf watched Frodo leave the courtyard, then he turned back to the tree. He reached out to touch one shimmering leaf and smiled, thinking of Frodo and Sam. “Light recognizes Light,” he murmured. Beautiful! :) | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 7/15/2004 |
| Such a sense of peace infuses this chapter. Even regrets voiced are put to rest. “What we were able to preserve, we did. We accomplished our tasks as best we could, and generations will long remember what was saved, not what was lost.” And the thought that not all lights went out... nicely done. (Another M-e question: the White Tree was descended from the Two Trees? I really must read the Sil again, twenty years is too long...) | |
| cpsings4him | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 7/15/2004 |
| *contented sigh* Shirebound, I have found that as I read each new chapter, I think, "this is my favorite". And in a way, I guess they all are. But this one, I think, really IS my favorite (at least so far!). Light recognizes light. It's so true. There is something about light that awakens the light within. Light actually has the power to chase away darkness. I have seen it in the dark places and dark hours of my own life. Even scripture gives reference to this. Psalm 30:5 says, "...weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." Did you ever notice how much worse bad things seem at night - in the darkness. There's just something about a sunrise - light, that makes whatever it is seem just a bit better. And, our dearest Frodo...he has so much light, doesn't he? He can't help but draw other lights to him. That's what's so beautiful about him. I hope I haven't waxed too philosophical this morning. This chapter just really struck a cord with me. Thank you for that! Blessings! cp | |
| Connie | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 7/15/2004 |
| Oh, what a beautiful chapter. The imagery of the tree lit with the light of the Starglass was fantastic. I'm glad you had Gandalf ask Frodo where he got the idea to put the glass into the water. It just seemed so right that something Pippin said had enspired Frodo to do such an imaginetive thing. I also liked the idea that Aragorn was having the hobbits watched to keep them safe from the darker members of Gondorian society. You're right, what better way to get to a king than by taking that which he values the most. Ooo, there's another plot bunny to nip at someone's ankles. There was just so much to love in this chapter. All the things about Sam also being a light in Frodo's darkest hours and Sam viewing Frodo as full of light were great. I really liked that "light knows light" concept. Thanks. Connie. | |