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| Fear by Ariel | 48 Review(s) |
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| Breon Briarwood | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 7/11/2004 |
| Eee! No, not when his life is looking up! Author Reply: I know! I am SUCH the angst maven! heheheheh Don't worry too much. I have only two chapters to go and it does end happily for everyone (except the doc, of course). Thanks for reviewing! Ariel | |
| Elwenlj | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 7/11/2004 |
| Wow! You have a gift! I was squirming in my chair, waiting for Drogo to appear. Then the revelations about the Doctor. And you've left us on a cliff hanger. Argggggg!!!!!!!!!! Author Reply: I learned my craft from Budgie.... I do have a chapter with more Frodo in it coming up next, and the last chapter will have you falling in love with that little hobbit boy more than you ever thought you could... *sigh* Best get writing... :D | |
| Elentari | Reviewed Chapter: 19 on 4/30/2004 |
| wow ..what a wonderful, beautiful chapter!!! I love the touching conversation Drogo and Primula had in the beginning..i loved how you characterize both with such intense and deep love for one another. Those lines describing their love was so wonderful ::squeee:: Dody-- perfect description of his change...it's so wonderful to see how this experience with Frodo has made him less bitter, less angry, less jealous... and he had an image of his mother which was a very creative thing to include. I love how you characterize Dody's change throughout the story.... very believable and very touching. (I like Dody a lot more! =) the third part of the chapter is interesting indeed... makes me be on the edge of my seat thinking of what Drogo would do to prevent Dody from being an apprentice to Clearwater... i anticipate the next chapter very much :D and lastly...awwwww~!!!!! the last scene with Frodo warm and comfortable with his parents is soooooo preciousssssss. i couldn't stop smiling envisioning that scene of such peace for him to have gone through so much and now finally "he had them both back". :*) :*) Beautiful...i love what you did with this story!!! one of my favorites ever indeed =) :thumbsup: Author Reply: Bad me! I didn't reply to this the moment I got it and so, naturally, RL interfered. My profuse apologies! I value all the folks who take the time to reply and want to make sure you are all thanked for doing so. I have to tell you, whenever I get tired of this story or think that it must not be as good as I want it to be, I just read through the wonderful comments people have written. Your lovely words are like sunshine and they pick me up immediately. Thank you so much for brightening MY day by sharing them. | |
| cpsings4him | Reviewed Chapter: 19 on 4/29/2004 |
| Ariel, I believe I left you a review of this on FF.net, but wanted to leave one here as well (because, sometimes as a READER of fanfiction, I will check to see how many [and what kind of] reviews a story has gotten when deciding if a story is worth my time to read)...and this one TOTALLY deserves many and wonderful reviews! I have enjoyed this fic almost from it's beginning back at Frodo's Harem. To say I was hooked from the first chapter is a vast understatement! This story has it all! Exciting, intricate plot! Well voiced, believeable canonical characters as well as well drawn, interesting, likable ORIGINAL characters! And angst, angst, angst! What more could a reader want? Amazing job! I'm only sorry the story is winding down and coming to an end. But...then we get to move on to the next wonderful tale from "The Angst Maven!". Blessings! cp Author Reply: Well, thank you for upping my quota! ;) You were reading this back in the Harem? Way cool! This is the first (and only) story I ever wrote piecemeal - without having most of it done before the next chapter was written. The only one I did sort of like that before was 'Thicker than Blood' - though most of that was written (except the epilogue) before I even posted the first chapter. I am not sure I like the practice though. It makes it hard to change your mind about something you wanted to add later and I don't think the story comes out quite so contained as a fic written in its entirety and then posted. Still, if it has entertained you that long I must be doing something right! Thank you so very much for you review! | |
| Niere | Reviewed Chapter: 19 on 4/27/2004 |
| Oh my gosh I don't even know what to say about this latest Chapter--"Epiphany." This entire story is simply a marvel, and I've enjoyed reading it so very much. Your word-smithing talents continue to delight, but one of my very favorite parts is "He would love her till the stars of Aman burned out and the song of the world faded into memory." That's just gorgeous. Author Reply: If I have pleased you then I have achieved my goal. When my muse is happy, all is right with the world. ((((((((Niere)))))))) The best muse a writer ever had. Ariel | |
| Elwen | Reviewed Chapter: 19 on 4/27/2004 |
| *sigh's contented sigh* I think this story is the best of yours I've ever read. You have a wonderful depth to the characters. And this chapter was so gentle and loving and just . . . *sigh* Author Reply: OH, thank you, Elwen! I am always afraid it isn't as tight as my shorter fics, mainly because it has been written piecemeal, over a longer time frame and has more 'stuff' in it, so to hear you say you like it best, is very encouraging. Thank you! | |
| SilverMoonLady | Reviewed Chapter: 19 on 4/26/2004 |
| I can hardly be objective, but I do want to say, publicly and where it will(maybe) do some good, just how utterly brilliant I think this story is! A must read, as they say out there in the big world:) Author Reply: And I thank you very much for all your help with it! Truly you are as much of a 'must read'. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 19 on 4/26/2004 |
| What an amazing conversation between Primula and Drogo! She'd been holding all that in for nine years?? Wow. And you know that the end of this chapter just made me melt into a warm, squishy puddle. *still happily melting* Author Reply: Awww... well, I did want you to have a happy chapter, SB. You've had so much angst to put up with from me already. Hehehehe. What Primula was holding onto, or rather, not allowing herself, was to feel something for her stillborn daughter. She bottled the sorrow up inside and it has been like a ticking bomb that was triggered by her almost losing Frodo. Because shutting down her emotions in response to grief was a familiar reaction, she tried to do the same thing to Frodo, but Frodo noticed and did something about it. Poor gal was afraid the grief would tear her apart, and it may well have if Drogo had not been there, though I fancy, she'd have found the strength inside herself if she'd been pressed to it. Thank you for your unflagging support for this, SB. It has been wonderful to have. Ariel | |
| niniel | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 3/23/2004 |
| Sorry, today I'm not really good in doing anything, so don't expect this review to blow you off your chair. RL sucks lately and is doing its best to keep me down constantly. This chapter, however, made me forget part of RL for a while. It was very well written and here I'm especially referring to the Dody parts. One of my boys at work is showing similar behavior and has a similar past. I don't know whether you've ever witnessed something liks this in RL (hopefully not), but in case not, I can't see it. You did a wonderful job Ariel (as always as I might add). The end of the chap was pretty good too. In my job you have to surprise the kids a lot with reactions, they don't expect of you. And I guess that's just what Dody did. Surprised Drogo with these tiny four words. Should make him think. Thanks again for sharing the story. It's wonderful, you let us read it. P. Author Reply: Thank you, my dear! I got the impression things were getting a bit tough for you as you are usually one of the first people to write me. I am sorry to hear it and I hope you can get back on track soon - though if you need a place to vent or a shoulder to cry on in the meantime, you know my YIM... :* | |
| Elentari | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 3/12/2004 |
| omg that was beyond awesome!!!! I was so engaged in this story from the beginning on and this chapter was incredibly well written... all the emotions were there... you indeed gave me fear all the4 way through on what Dody might do and if Frodo would make it or not... I love this line: "Frodo could not do this thing, and yet he would, and all for the consolation of those he loved. Realization gripped Dody and a deep respect filled him. This was courage in its rawest, most pure form. To those who looked on it appeared as nothing but a simple act; a stroll across the terrace, they could have done it easily." omg! WOW... i'm so glad that his courage in doing this for the people he loves "converted" Dody to not be jealous of him anymore... to make him respect him. This courage and determination can be seen with Frodo in the future as he carries the evil Ring to Mordor as well ;) =) wow.. and when Dody wanted to do something physical to Frodo..i was so scared! wow... and i love the ending part... with Frodo walking to Drogo... wow. amazing.. you had me on the edge of my seat the whole way through reading this beautiful chapter. I can't wait for more :D :D is Frodo ok is the biggest question... the second question is to have more of Drogo and Primula's reactions... to Dody saying "Because he loves you.." wow... now that is powerful stuff! i'm in awe. Thanks so much! ~Elentari =) Author Reply: So, you liked it, right? HEHEHEH... Thank you for your continued support, Elentari! I'll let you in on a secret - Frodo is going to be OK... I don't tend to write AU that conflicts with canon and he's got to be alright to go on the quest! I'll try and get cracking on the next chapter as soon as I can. Ariel | |