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| Moments in Time by Larner | 16 Review(s) |
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| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/13/2005 |
| Oh how perfect! That is *just* how Frodo would have thought of his decision--taking himself away so that he wouldn't crowd Bag End with his sorrows. I'm so glad that Sam was able to give him the information he needed to put a more positive spin on his decision. What a wonderful metaphor it was, and so appropriate to Frodo and Sam! Author Reply: I'm only sorry that Sam wasn't allowed to know until it was too late what Frodo's decision was, to offer his own aid int he transplanting to come until they were riding to the Havens. Here he was thinking Frodo had chosen to go to Rivendell, and instead he was going so much further, and to not be able to even visit from time to time! It must have been so sad for him, for all he accepted Frodo needed it at the time. But it would perhaps have been easier had Frodo been able to share earlier. | |
| Armariel | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/13/2005 |
| Dear ol' Sam, I just KNEW he wouldn't toss out those lily bulbs! That's my kind of gardener. In more ways than one. Author Reply: No, Sam wouldn't do such a thing, particularly after his trip to Mordor, I think. He'd value each bulb just as his master would, and would seek, as he did with the grains of dust from Galadriel's gift, to make each one count. And Frodo would find reassurance not only for his own future, but for the future of the Shire at Sam's hands. Thanks for reviewing. | |
| Alassiel | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/13/2005 |
| What a lovely tale! Indeed, Frodo did transplant himself—and what a garden he grew in! Thank you. Alassiel Author Reply: He needed the transplanting, and to accept it was a transplanting as well. And probably all of Arda was the more beautiful for it, the mortal lands with his memory and his legacy, and the Undying Lands for his presence and the example of humility, obedience, and reward as reflected in a mortal. Thanks for reading and commenting. | |
| lindahoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/13/2005 |
| This was very sweet and touching.Frodo is so noble and I like the reasons you give for his decision. I have seen father spelled both Ada and Adar .Are the terms interchangable ? Many thanks for your kind review of my story.I'm honoured to be posting here too and it is thanks to your advice I decided to post my long stories too ! Author Reply: Adar is "father" while Ada is "Dad" or possibly "Daddy." One the more formal, one the familiar. Naneth and Nana are what I use for "Mother" and "Mom." Am not fully certain that's right, but--oh, well. Yes, Frodo is noble, but also needs the spiritual reassurance that he is still acceptable in the Creator's eyes that he can't fully accept in Middle Earth itself. He does need the trip to Tol Eressea for his healing and acceptance of Grace. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/13/2005 |
| Those bulbs as I’ve transplanted, they’ll put down new roots, grow deep How lovely, Larner. Sam's plain hobbit sense is exactly what Frodo needed. And "transplanting" is so much more positive an image than "thinning". Lovely. Author Reply: Yes, I think Frodo needed that positive image. Thanks so much for the review. | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/13/2005 |
| That was wonderful. I loved Frodo's thoughts about the plants and how sad the thinning had made him. Leave it to Sam to make Frodo see it all in its proper light. I also enjoyed the look back at little Frodo with his Uncle Bilbo. You should do this more often. Author Reply: Oh, I'll try, now and then, when the little plot bunnies slip up on me. Frodo as a child with his Uncle Bilbo must have been a wonderful thing. And I think Frodo's questions would have been harder to deal with than those of most children, for I doubt he'd have been easily fended off with a "just because" sort of answer. He'd have given the adults he met an intellectual workout, just trying to keep up with his curiosity. | |