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| In Darkness Buried Deep by GamgeeFest | 138 Review(s) |
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| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/3/2005 |
| Poor Frodo; it's just so hard for him to have to realize that others have moved on from the depths of grief while he has not. And you have depicted his fear very well. A child who loses a parent to an unexpected tragedy never has the same kind of security in the world again. I'm interested in the friendship/rivalry of the two lads Gil and Ebon. It seems to me there is a little more there than just both of them wanting the same lass. I get the feeling there's a lot more history to it than that... Author Reply: Frodo lost a lot more than anyone else did when his parents died, and with him being so young, it has taken longer than it normally would for him to come to terms with it. In fact, he never really does come to terms with it. Stability and security are so important growing up and losing that can have drastic effects on anyone at any age, but especially one so young. Frodo's always had a rough road to travel. Understandably, he's become a worrier and is always afraid of what might be right around the corner, though he does a good job of hiding it most times. We'll be finding out more about Edon and Gil as the story goes on. There is more to this than meets the eye, but as often happens with rivalries, they tend to focus on the "Yoko factor" - what appears to have broken the friendship rather than what actually did break them apart. | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/3/2005 |
| Came home from a long day and found a bedtime chapter waiting! I loved this one. So much background on Frodo and his relationship with Esmeralda and Saradoc as well as his love for Merry! The flashback was so sad and so well written. I am really enjoying your OC too! More soon! Author Reply: Glad this was able to perk you up after a long day. :) Poor Frodo isn't having a good time of it right now. He's been putting on a decent act for a long time, but now he's having to face some things he's been avoiding. I feel sorry for Esme and Saradoc also; they're trying so hard to love and comfort someone who just isn't able to receive that right now. Flashbacks will abound in this fic, so there's something else to look forward to. :) And thanks for the boost about my OCs. I'm still a bit nervous about them, but they're doing their part well. | |
| The Hobbit Waffle | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/2/2005 |
| Poor poor Frodo. I really love your interpretation of him, because in my head it is the closest one to my own interpretation. I've never found in the fanfiction world except in your stories. :D Angst makes me happy, which is really rather cruel. I am ashamed. Author Reply: Dreamflower had a lot to do with how I think of and write Frodo. He was a bit elusive to me until I started reading her works. I enjoy a good angst story also, they are fun to read. :) | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/2/2005 |
| Gil isn't winning many points with me, however impressed Fuchsia is. He appears an arrogant bully boy. Frodo was remarkably brave to stand up to him - but he might have taken on a bit more than he can chew at the moment. This is a really interesting start - I look forward to seeing more of Frodo at a very delicate time in his development. Author Reply: Gil isn't seen in his best light here. First impressions are hard to recover from. Frodo has always been one to come to a friend's defense, usually without much thought to himself. He paid for his interference here and that will make him think twice in the future. The next chapter will be have a lot more Frodo in it, and will be posted shortly. :) I'm glad you're enjoying this so far. Thanks for reading! | |
| TheHobbitWaffle | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/1/2005 |
| I love it! Oh! Oh! Oh! Poor Frodo. Standing up to Gil, and getting his fears rubbed in face. If I was there, Gil wouldn't have been so cocky! Though really I have the weakest punch ever and the most I could do to anyone is sit on them... You are so amazingly talented, I can only hope that one day I'm as good as you. And I swear, I am not sucking up to you. *Bows at the alter of Gamgeefest* Author Reply: Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying it so far. :) Frodo isn't the type to let a friend be picked on, even when he was so young. Gil wasn't very graceful about the interruption, but considering Edon's presence, it is perhaps understandable why he acted the way he did. *hugs TheHobbitWaffle* | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/1/2005 |
| This is a very interesting beginning. I hope it will turn into something very long and exciting...like "A Tale that Grew in the Telling". So, I take it that Gil's going to egg Frodo on til he goes in, or has Frodo already decided he wants to, and is simply biding his chance? Guess I'll have to stay tuned... Author Reply: Oh dear! This story *did* get away from me, but not *that* much. "A Tale" continues to hold the record of Biggest Runaway Plot, lol. This story is one half of a before/after series, so when you add in the follow up story, it comes out to about 2/3 of "A Tale"'s length, chapter-wise. I'm glad you find this interesting. Without giving away too much, Gil and Edon will both have a hand to play in the events to follow. It will be awhile yet before Frodo disappears though. | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/1/2005 |
| Good first chapter. I can see Frodo as the sort who goes about with older lads much like Pippin does later. I liked the way that Frodo stood up Gil and called him on his lies in defense of his friend. I wonder where Frodo was really supposed to be while he was at the races? Looking forward to more. Author Reply: Unlike Pippin, who pursues the older lads until he badgers them into letting him tag along, Frodo typically just finds himself suddenly in there company. He is a bit reckless and that sometimes works to his advantage, and it sometimes doesn't. Unbeknownst to Frodo, everyone knew Gil was lying. Old Forest stories are the Shire equivalent of urban legends. Gil wasn't the first to tell that story and he won't be the last! Had Frodo been in the company of anyone else, Gil wouldn't have even given him the time of day. | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: Prologue on 10/1/2005 |
| I enjoy a bit of nervous rambling from time to time. It usually means that a good story is about to begin. I was looking for something to read and here it is! Author Reply: Just be glad I stopped myself short at that! lol I hope this story lives up to expectation. | |