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| Neath Anor, Ithil, and Gil by Larner | 879 Review(s) |
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| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 7/9/2007 |
| A beautifully described scene Larner. I would love to know whether Boromir managed to stay clean! *g* I find it so sad that Denethor lost his wife so soon and then loses his hope of the return of the King even if he has been his rival. Your great picturing of days like this just put me even more in awe of the Master story crafting of the Prof. And I will get caught up on other reviews I promise! Two more week and life winds down a bit! Went to the hospital for a diabetic consult today and spent over an hour waiting for the doc to turn up. He then turned out to be a locum who knew nothing about me! What a waste of everybody's time. Author Reply: Thank you, Harrowcat. Tolkien's ability to set the thoughts dancing in our head as to how specifically such scenes might be played out was indeed masterful--look at how he inspires our imaginations! I have sometimes wondered how Denethor might have been different had Finduilas survived. As for how clean Boromir might stay--well, small child and gardens don't tend to promote the child staying clean for long, do they? Heh! A wait for over an hour? My heavens--and to see a newcomer who has no idea as to your situation! Good grief! | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 6/19/2007 |
| Certainly a nice surprise for the female part of the couple. I suppose it's Galadriel and Celeborn, though it could be Elrond and Celebrían, too. But to me, it sounds like the former. All these reunions in Tol Eressëa are something I love to read, I have to admit. This was much too short ;-) Author Reply: Yes, Galadriel and Celeborn. This was written as a birthday mathom on HASA. And so glad you like it, Kitty. | |
| cookiefleck | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 6/18/2007 |
| Just got around to reading this, and it made me teary. You know how much I like Sam. I like to think of his happiness after the quest, surrounded by his loving family. The Gaffer understanding and appreciating the full measure of his son's worth was satisfying to read. I also liked his observation that Sam was one who grew even closer to his family as a result of his wanderings and accomplishments. I saw your comment about imagining that Frodo adopted Sam as a brother. I've never seen it that way but it's an interesting idea. Perhaps back in M-e they didn't have to specify the "relationship" of the adoption. And I've always wondered why Gamgee gave way to Gardner. Author Reply: Bilbo doesn't appear to have adopted Frodo as a son specifically--just as an heir. And so I figured that as Frodo appears to have done similarly with Sam, who was only twelve year younger, it made sense to me that if Frodo specified any relationship it would be as a brother, rather than as a son or anything else. Yes, I know how you love Sam, and I'm glad I could give you a story in which the Gaffer saw his son with the respect Sam deserved, while receiving the respect he himself deserved for giving the Shire such wonderful Hobbits for its enrichment. And, from what I've seen of Sam, he never forgot his roots, or tried to pretend he'd never been but a humble gardener. No, he may be the Master of Bag End and the Hill now, but he's also the Gaffer's son. And as Frodo told Sam he'd be the most famous gardener in the history of the Shire, I always thought that new last name came from there. So glad you enjoyed it, Cookiefleck, and hope you got a laugh out of the "Not Gonna Happen" as well. Thanks so much for the comments. | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 6/18/2007 |
| A lovely reunion. Author Reply: Thanks, Linda! | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 6/18/2007 |
| Delightful images of Sam's beautiful garden. I'm glad his father comes to appreciate him fully. Author Reply: Oh, I'm so very glad you appreciated this one, too, Linda. Yes, the Gaffer has a good deal to be proud of in his children, especially in the person of his youngest son. Thanks so much for the comments. | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 6/18/2007 |
| And the onlooking Maia smiled in satisfaction. And so do all of us!!! Author Reply: Yes, we do. Thanks. | |
| Queen Galadriel | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 6/17/2007 |
| Do I guess rightly that this couple is Galadriel and Celeborn? Or are they Elrond and Celebrien? Or is it left up to the reader? Somehow this seems to fit Galadriel and Celeborn better, in my mind. I love the way this is written, so vivid and yet leaving us so much to fill in for ourselves. God bless, Galadriel P.S. Of your response to Second Mum: My independent story? Sorry...which would that be? (Ah! My brain must really have abandoned me if I can't keep track of my own stories!) Author Reply: This was written as a birthday ficlet to someone who wanted Turin and Finduilas, or Galadriel and Celeborn, of Faramir and Eowyn. I chose the second pair as quite frankly I remember Turin and Nienor much better than I do Turin and Finduilas from the Sil, which I suppose deserves another read by this time. And am glad you find it vivid. You said you had one story at the FanFiction companion site, and I was going to try to go read that, but hadn't gotten there yet. Am off to Oregon tomorrow for a few days, and hope to see Lindelea and her new writing companion and the lasses tomorrow, so may get online using my friend's computer, but can guarantee nothing right now. | |
| Armariel | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 6/14/2007 |
| Sweeeeettttt!!!! How lovely that the Gaffer finally acknowledged his son's greatness. A little pearl of a tale. ~~~{~@ Author Reply: As the father of Sam, I think that there must be some ability to see beyond the parochial to the Gaffer; and I think both needed that moment of recognition of what Sam has become from "mixing with his betters." | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 6/14/2007 |
| Ah pure and joyful satisfaction in reading this! Beautiful Larner. Author Reply: So glad you approve, Harrowcat. Thank you! | |
| Elemmírë | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 6/14/2007 |
| Aww! How very wonderful for the Gaffer to 'reap what he sowed.' Now this is the epitome of what Father's Day should be. A very warm tale full of love, Larner. I'm happy to see the Gaffer surrounded by all his family in the garden he helped to maintain, but I especially liked how he recognized Sam at long last. ~Elemmírë~ p.s. I've always liked too, how you write sisters-in love, etc. It just sounds so much more hobbity and loving than 'in-law' does. Author Reply: Oh, what a wonderful metaphor and so appropriate to the Gaffer. And you're certainly right it's what Fathers Day ought to be. And the Gaffer must have realized just why Frodo so befriended him to making him his heir. The "-in-love" title is now part of fanon, I think, and I didn't originate it. Nor do I always use it consistently; but for this family I think it IS meant. As I've said before, I love to incorporate much that is from the best of what others have written as well. It does sound more Hobbity, doesn't it? | |