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| Light from the West by Armariel | 215 Review(s) |
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| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 65 on 5/10/2007 |
| I'm glad they have such a close connection! It must be wonderful for Sam to be able to see his treasure, but as the last sentence shows, still an ache to be so near, yet so far. But at least they are still connected much closer than they would have thought when they said goodbye and realize now that those as attached heart and soul to each other as they are that they are never truly apart. What a joy and comfort to them both. Hantanyel! Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: Yes, Frodo's upgraded glass brings them closer together, yet at the same time makes their separation more poignant, somehow; perhaps it's as if you were able to look into a loved one's window yet not allowed to go inside the house. It might be more difficult than not being able to see in at all, at first. But they will get used to it in time, and then their happiness will increase still more as they come to learn patience, faith, and acceptance, and to learn not to spend too much time looking into those windows! hugs Armariel~~~{~@ | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 65 on 5/10/2007 |
| Poor Frodo-lad, so left out as he sees it--left out and displaced. Gandalf's wedding sounds marvelous! And the swans are such a wonderful touch, particularly, somehow, surrounding Gandalf the White. Hooray for all, and for Sam's diplomatic (and conjugal) skills! Heh! Author Reply: Yeah, Frodo-lad was the baby and NOW there's a NEW baby...dang it all! What's a poor middle child to do? I normally associate Gandalf with eagles, and Galadriel with swans, but it's her palace after all, and seven giant eagles might be a bit much...swans would grace a wedding much better, I'm sure. At least SOMEbody got to have swans at their wedding! I'm sure a mayor needs good diplomatic skills, and to father 13 children one would surely need to learn to be a good lover...or, at least, it would certainly help;) Thanks bunches Larner for reviewing!~~~{~@ | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 64 on 5/1/2007 |
| Inzilbeth definitely needs some squashing! But Anemone's family seems to be taking over rather - I wonder what Fairwind will make of the part. I can see why Frodo would find it hard to direct this part of the play - I doubt he has really overcome the memories it brings - but it might do him more good to live through it. Maybe. For all everyone wants to protect him. Author Reply: What's an acting company without its very own prima donna?;) I'm rather hoping I didn't come up with that idea in my sleep after seeing "Phantom of the Opera" one too many times...but maybe nothing really terrible could happen after all, not in the BR at least. Yes, I'm thinking it must be hard for him too...having to relive the worst parts of his quest and all. But everyone is on his side, and Guilin even cares enough about him now to be willing to relive his own horrid experiences in order to help Frodo through it--that's got to do him good. He'll stubborn it out, I haven't a doubt. ~~~{~@ | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 64 on 4/22/2007 |
| This is my favorite scene also! But I had the same first reaction that Perion did - "You're holding a naked man and you're a man yourself! What do you mean that you think it's the greatest thing in the world to do?" (This was before knew there was a difference between men and hobbits.) Then I realized that how very beautiful it was, what a tender moment entirely free of anything sexual or erotic, just a loving reunion. That's why I get so melty and I would dare say why Frodo did too. It would be hard to go through all that came before over and over but he has the comfort that he will see the reunion over and over again too. I was just thinking today that you hadn't updated this in a while and I am glad to see such a nice addition! He does miss his Sam so, doesn't he, but at least he has this contact. You should write a separate story of Sam's reactions to these letters. hint, hint... Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: Funny how un-innocent we've gotten in the past 50-60 years....Before I first read the books in 2003 I was already seeing a bunch of all that "are they gay" stuff on the internet. And I asked myself after I read the books, Would all that have occurred to me if I had read the books, say, 20 or 30 years ago, or even shortly before hearing/reading all that. And the answer was, Probably not, but even if it had, I dare say my reaction would have been similar to when I read a book entitled How Green was my Valley. The young hero has a couple of much older male friends who are always together and are obviously greatly devoted to each other. When one of them risks his life to save his friend in a mining accident, I thought, "Are they supposed to be gay?" The next moment I thought, "Well, what if they are, we love 'em anyway!" (Note: at the time I read it, I was going through a particularly religious phase). I think that's exactly what my reaction would have been if such a question had occurred to me while reading LotR. Yet now my answer is, in the case of both books, "I very much doubt it!" But yes, I thought it extremely likely that Perion, whom I conceived as being the equivalent of a boy of about 14, might feel some qualms about holding his male friend in his arms that way onstage! lol But yes, good point about getting to see the reunion. And the fact that Guilin cares enough about him to be willing to relive his own horrid memories in order to help him through it can only do him good. Yes, maybe I could write Sam's reaction...well, I did put in a chapter which clearly indicates that he does indeed hear, but maybe something from his own pov could work...I'm afraid the story is drawing to a close soon and I do dread finishing it, I've grown sooo attached to it, what in the WORLD will I do when it's over? I was hoping maybe I wouldn't need to finish it, it could just ramble on and on and be my Never-ending Story, but I don't seriously think that's going to happen. Yes, I can always start another, but it won't be the same, I know....arrgh! But thanks so much for reviewing! hugs Armariel~~~{~@ | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 64 on 4/21/2007 |
| Yes, if that scene moves us, book and movie, how much more would it bring back that entire, horrid, terrifying time in HIS mind, as he must help others see it in their own minds. And now the love is there more strongly, as well as the awareness of just how far it is to the brother of his soul. I am so glad Guilin is there for him at this time. Author Reply: He and Guilin will give each other strength to get through the reliving of horrid memories for them both, I imagine. I'm also thinking that Frodo would feel all the more keenly the distance between Sam and himself at this time. Yet their separation has enabled him to be all that he can be and impart his own light to his new chosen people...and in effect, truly live in the present. So eventually he will begin to feel their connection, when this final task is completed and he can get on with the business of living. And his people will be backing him up all the way, I'm sure...unlike in ME. Thanks so much Larner for reviewing! ~~~{~@ | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 60 on 4/10/2007 |
| I think so, I said. In fact, I saw him. That must have been when I dozed off. He was standing before me, speaking to me. I could feel his hand touching my face. It was not like a dream; it felt real. That must have been a great consolation to our dear - to feel his brother's touch again. Happy Easter! Christ is Risen! He is truly Risen! Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: Good to see you back again gal! I've missed your comments! It may have been Northlight who touched him in reality, but Sam in the dream/vision. A consolation indeed. Hope your Easter season was a happy one! hugs ~~~{~@ | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 63 on 4/3/2007 |
| Poor Hathol! But Frodo was able to ease his passing and offer relief to the others. And Hathol was able to pass on the message to Raven - which will probably ease some of her sorrow. Yes, the process of erasure takes away the good as well as the bad. And mostly it's probably better to remain the person you are and deal with the memories. Author Reply: Yes...it will do her good to know of his fate and to be able to honor him in her own way. And she would not want to forget those who saved her life and eased her pain, risking their own lives to do so. I've a feeling already there will be more than one name on that little monument! ~~~{~@ | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 62 on 4/3/2007 |
| It must be quite disconcerting for Frodo to be surrounded by so many step-children and step-grandchildren! He has as many as Sam, one way or another. And quite a lot of them are rather interested in the whole concept of becoming landish! I'm not surprised Raven is quite stressed - but time with her brother will do her good. And Findemaxa is growing - in maturity and talent! Author Reply: I bet they'll grow on him pretty quickly, however...and he might not want to let them go when their visit is over! I dare say their observations of "landish" folk who are very close and loving and happy is making an impression on them. A longgggg time ago I saw a very old movie in which an angel came to earth and helped a young couple who were very much in love, and ended up envying mortals himself. Although, no, he didn't become one, just ended up going back to heaven sooner than scheduled. Yes, I figured Raven might be suffering some aftershock after her revelations of the previous night, but yes, the time will do them both good and she will be immensely cheered and inspired knowing she helped her art teacher find her true calling. And that it's her own mother who'll be giving Findemaxa her makeover:D ~~~{~@ | |
| eiluj | Reviewed Chapter: 62 on 4/1/2007 |
| What a wonderful visit! Your sea-folk are enchanting, and very credibly a *different* people from elves or hobbits or anyone else. Author Reply: Why, thank you Dearie! *blushing* I'm glad my sea-folk work for you. I suppose they are partly my own invention and partly deriving from folklore, in which they are often drawn to land-folk, usually fatally. It was a challenge not to make them seem like little elves or small humans, but rather a bit faery-like, a little dangerous, magical and somehow unique. Well, I guess Frodo has ended up with the most unusual family in hobbit history! lol ~~~{~@ | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 63 on 4/1/2007 |
| I am so glad Frodo learned the disposition of Hathol, and the soldier that helped Raven survive. And I'm grateful the Valar aided Frodo in this way, for it eases more hearts and minds than just his. Author Reply: Thanks for putting the idea into my head;) Yes, I thought if all the Valar pitched in with the glass, he might be able to reach and comfort even those unknown to him, and bring Raven the healing she needs most, and become their emissary or priest in some small way. ~~~{~@ | |