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| Neath Anor, Ithil, and Gil by Larner | 16 Review(s) |
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| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/28/2007 |
| It must have been so hard for Merry and Pippin to deal with all they had wittnessed in a society that didn't understand.You make me see clearly why they maintained close links with their friends outside the Shire. Author Reply: I'm glad I helped make this clearer, Linda. After all, the four Travellers did forge ties to the outside, with folk alongside whom they fought and hoped and labored; and I doubt those relationships would have been allowed to languish. And I love giving more emphasis to Aragorn's own kindred, who remain so anonymous in the books, save for Halbarad himself. | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/28/2007 |
| Now that is a true gem of a piece Larner. Loved it all. Reminds me of what you have Aragorn say in the King's Commission, (I think,) about balancing the hard and difficult with things that bring joy in life. And would that have been trolls arguing about the right way to cook thirteen dwarves and one hobbit? But, no, I think that there were only three of them weren't there? I haven't got time to check the book nor ponder on timing but it raised a grin! Got to run.... Author Reply: Aragorn comments in a both The King's Commission and Lesser Rings he must balance the griefs with the joys, IIRC; and he admits to Frodo and Sam he has his own memories and nightmares to fight in The Acceptable Sacrifice. Now they have the details of one of these memories, at least, and are able to better put their own experience with memories and their triggers into perspective. No, those weren't the ones arguing about how to cook dwarves and hobbits, for Eregiel is still in his twenties, after all. No, some unknown trolls, I fear. But I suspect trolls will grumble and argue among themselves solely because they are trolls, much as orcs will openly fight and kill one another because killing is part of their nature. Glad it raised a grin. Have a good week. | |
| AspenJules | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/27/2007 |
| Wonderful glimpse, Larner. I love how all the parents realized the same thing - the need to get the three of them back together. And going out to talk to Rangers was such a good idea. It had to be helpful for the Three Travelers to hear that not only did the Rangers understand what they were going through, not only did they go through it as well, but the bravest, noblest and greatest in all the land, King Aragorn, still suffered his own difficulties. Oh, and Elanor going fearlessly up to the Ranger... absolutely heartwarming. I've got warm fuzzy chills *if that makes sense* all through me. Great job! Author Reply: Yes, Paladin, Eglantine, Esmeralda, and Saradoc are now all on the same page, and recognize that now and then Merry needs Pippin and vice versa, while the Cottons are realizing the same for Sam. And to know that they aren't the only ones, and that Aragorn has his own triggers for the worst memories, is heartening. They know they aren't unique, that this is in its way normal, and can be effectively endured. Am so glad you like how Elanor approached Berevrion. She's not been raised to be afraid, and won't be needlessly so ever, I think Thanks so much for the response. | |
| cookiefleck | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/27/2007 |
| You always write very interesting post-quest hobbit stories. I enjoyed this one a lot. Thanks. Author Reply: Thank you, Cookiefleck. I like considering what the various folk would have gone through in the aftermath of that great and cataclysmic war. Am so glad you find them interesting! Thanks again. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/27/2007 |
| Yes, that first anniversary after Frodo left had to be so hard for them! I am glad that their families have finally begun to understand and accept their sons' memories. The idea of riding out to speak to the Rangers was a very good one--and the story of Aragorn's memory very touching. Author Reply: It's the anniversary of when the war was raging. Merry became ill during the anniversary of their abortive attempt on Caradhras and their journey through Moria, and it's now three years since they parted near the Gap of Rohan, while Sam is remembering that horrid journey through the swamps and then the blasted lands outside and inside Mordor. To learn each other participant in the long battle against Sauron and his folk has his own cross of memories to bear assists them to realize they aren't alone, and increases their appreciation for what others accomplished and hopefully for what they themselves accomplished as well. And they certainly deserve that rainbow! | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/27/2007 |
| I like the fact that the others shared the fact that they also had problems because of their own war experiences. No one could have been untouched by it all. And Dear Elanor! Author Reply: Facing the horrors of war would leave them all scarred, each in his own way; and knowing they weren't the only ones must have helped Merry, Pippin, and Sam. As for Elanor--I had to make the Queen's future maid in waiting show her own mettle here! Heh! | |