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| Moments in Time by Larner | 14 Review(s) |
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| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 24 on 12/19/2006 |
| The Ring thought of Sam as the King's brother? Interesting. So it sensed what probably nobody save Elrond, Gandalf and Bilbo knew at the time. You added a new layer to the first meeting between Faramir and the hobbits in Ithilien, at least for me. Until now I had seen it only as a simple meeting with someone nice and a certain help for the hobbits. But you are right - it must have been a relief for Frodo to realise there are some noble men left in Gondor and not everyone is easily influenced by and lusting for the Ring as Boromir did. The fact that Faramir was Boromir's brother made it probably even more important for Frodo that he acted so honourable. Author Reply: I suspect that Glorfindel knew as well, but that's neither here nor there, of course. But how could the Ring fail to appreciate some truths that it might make use of. That possible recognition by the Ring made sense when the Ring tried to tempt Sam with the image of him as the Hero Against Sauron he experienced. And I thought there had to be some images Sam might have experienced from the Ring's tempting that he didn't share with Frodo and thus failed to make it into the Red Book. Quite often when we are in emergency situations we run strictly on adrenaline for quite a while until we realize it is suddenly safe to let go. After our motorhome caught fire while we were in it, I was still running on nerves two days later, when at my son's school I finally was able to let go as they questioned me about the story the Kid had told that day. Suddenly it was safe to let that anxiety go--we were all safe, and the world was running normally once more, and I got to sit down with my head between my knees for a time until I was steady enough to drive home and put the situation behind me. That this might well be part of the reason why Frodo collapsed when he did suddenly seemed right. And if this adds more meaning to the meeting between Frodo and Faramir is wonderful. Thanks for letting me know. | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 24 on 12/19/2006 |
| Nice! (Even though I had to read at great speed, or be interrupted and maybe never get back again.) There was definitely more to this Hobbit than was easily visible, he realized. So very true! And you show Faramir's thirst for learning very well. We have a carved screen something like what you described! What fun! I really didn't "get" what you were getting at until nearly the end, and then I understood. Nice conclusion. Author Reply: I agree. There's far more to all four of the Travellers than showed on the surface, of course; but I like to see people realize it for the first time, and particularly with "simple" Samwise Gamgee. That Faramir might begin to appreciate that Sam as well as Frodo was a kindred spirit when it came to learning things made sense. I'll admit your screen and one we had in the antique shop we had both added to the image of the screen I envisioned. And am glad you feel I finally managed to communicate the point of the story. Thanks so much for the reaction. I'd hoped to get down this week, but it looks as if it won't be until after the New Year at this point. Everybody's trying to take the next few weeks off, so I get to do my share of overtime, allowing me a much nicer end-of-the-year paycheck, which I need desperately, of course. Love to the Hubby and the Hobbitlings. And the violin practice sounds wonderful. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 24 on 12/19/2006 |
| Faramir straightened in confusion. “Relief?” The gardener nodded. “Yes, sir, relief. Once you knew as what It was you was sayin’ no to and you showed as you’d just keep on sayin’ no to It, he realized for the first time in days as it was all right, all right not to have to worry for a bit. He could let down his guard and rest, really rest for a time, and he did. He needed real rest so much, and he got so little of it, you see. “It was more’n just food and water and the little wine as you sent with us and the walkin’ sticks as you gave us he took with him when we began again the next day, you see—you gave him hope that there was folk in Gondor as was true-hearted as Strider was, as was worth honorin’ and seekin’ to protect. That's a wonderful explanation, and you help me to see and understand that scene much more clearly. Author Reply: Oh, I'm so glad this added to your enjoyment of the original. Thanks so much for letting me know. | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 24 on 12/19/2006 |
| Now that is a nice present to get when you are sneaking a minute or two's reading time at work! Loved this Larner. I have been dying to see more of Faramir and Sam and/or Frodo after the quest. You've even got the bit about sitting in the sunshine. The last three paragraphs are especially moving. And, of course, the snippit of the ring calling Sam the 'king's brother'! I much prefer Tolkien's Faramir to P.J's although I do understand why he wrote Film Faramir as he did. In case I don't get another chance, Thanks from my Mum (and a woof from Jet) and best wishes to all over the Festive Season. | |