News Resources
Login
Become a member
Help
Search
|
|
| About Us News Resources
Login
Become a member
Help
Search
|
|
|
| The Acceptable Sacrifice by Larner | 15 Review(s) |
|---|---|
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 76 on 1/27/2006 |
| “Let those who come after know the Ringbearers rested here,” he grunted as he finished. What a lovely, tender scene between Gimli and Frodo. And I *do* hope the King writes a letter! *hugs Frodo* Author Reply: All who truly know Frodo love and honor him, and Gimli also wishes to encourage Frodo to accept his options as well. And he wants, I think, to leave the marks of honor for those who have eyes to see may know Frodo and Sam went this way. The question if Aragorn writes another letter, will Paladin understand or accept it more than what has already been written and they've tried to tell him. | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 76 on 1/27/2006 |
| That conversation between Frodo and Gimli was surprising and interesting. I'm glad Frodo was able to have a good cry with his friend. The wounds are so deep though, so very deep... Decide, darling, decide to leave and have some peace. I wish it could be done in the Shire, but another home awaits you. Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: The wounds are deep indeed, and Gimli also tries his best to convince Frodo to accept the one option which offers him hope of healing. | |
| Queen Galadriel | Reviewed Chapter: 76 on 1/27/2006 |
| *sigh* Frodo certainly did a pretty good job at hiding most of his illness from the Cottons. That's a horrible feeling, to be suffering and feel like you have to hide it, I know it is. I don't think poor Frodo realises that so many worry for him because they love him, and that sometimes hiding it like that can only make it worse. But I'd probably do the same thing, if I could. And I love the way you write Gimli-very true to canon! He acts so tough, but he's got a heart of gold. And the image of him grinning foolishly after being kissed by a pretty hobbit lass is just hilarious! *snickers* God bless, Galadriel Author Reply: Yes, Frodo tries to hide his condition, but isn't quite as capable at doing so as he thinks. And so glad you like how Gimli is written, and his reaction to Marigold's kiss. I find I love the dear Dwarf. | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 76 on 1/27/2006 |
| It is great seeing the restoration of the Shire and even the disintergration of Frodo from Gimli's POV. I love the exchange between the two of them and the way he encourages him to accept the offer. His hand in the resoration of Bag End is beautiful too. Gimli's report to Aragorn is pained and painful. The four Travellers are beginining to make the new King known and it is Frodo who finally gets through to the Thainand the Master but Aragorn really must not be an absentee King in the North for too long. Mum is finally out of bed for an hour at a time. When she gets to four hours she can come home! And Jet will be glad to get his stitches out and his hood off on Monday! Author Reply: Frodo's received the letter from Arwen, has from a couple sources Bilbo is accepting the offer, and now knows Gimli will go himself. They may not be allowed to urge him, but they will keep reminding him he has the option. Once he's seen the damage, I'm certain that Gimli would insist on doing his own part in the restoration, and that he'd leave his mark openly on the mantels. And indeed Aragorn is realizing he must make himself known to the peoples of the North. And the news of your mom is wonderful! My prayers for her are continuing. Am at my friend's place, and her guide dog Dinah sends a full Labrador wriggle, and offers to share her squeaky moose. Author Reply: And, from demeter d: My thoughts and prayers to Baggins Babe and Harrowcat for their family troubles. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 76 on 1/27/2006 |
| Oh, I'm *so* glad you showed Gimli's visit! I loved the descriptions of the floors and of the marvelous stonework he did! And what a wonderful conversation with little Pando. I wonder if it was seeing Gimli's carvings of the mantlepieces that put it into his head to become a sculptor? Seeing it all first-hand must have been hard for him, and realizing in what kind of shape Frodo was must have been harder. I really like the way you wrote the farewell between Gimli and Frodo--I don't see Dwarves as very huggy types, generally, so to be that way with Frodo shows a great depth of feeling. It's also clear his visit was for more than just delivering supplies and assissting with the restoration. He was also Aragorn's eyes and ears to let the King know how his hobbits were faring. I hope Aragorn does write to Merry's and Pippin's fathers (mine did) for even if the letters don't make them understand when first read, it would give them food for thought, and perhaps become a part of the process by which they eventually understand. But I do think that it is something he would have done, if for no other reason than to express his gratitude to them for all their sons had done. Author Reply: I think that for Gimli Frodo and Sam are a part of the realm of Gondor, and deserve Gondor and Arnor's symbol on their floors and mantels. And I do think that seeing the carving of the mantelpieces might indeed have had an effect on Pando's decision to try sculpting, much as watching Ruvemir carving the sculpture of Pippin led Owain the same way. If you remember in The Hobbit, the pillars of Erebor were carved like tree trunks, and the corbeling was like the lower branches of the trees. That he'd use that motif on the mantels seemed appropriate, as well as tying himself and Frodo and Sam to the Elves as well. And I agree about his leavetaking from Frodo. Yes, Gimli is checking things out for their mutual friend. As to whether or not Aragorn will send another letter (he's already sent several) is still in question. | |