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| A Rohan Tapestry by shirebound | 21 Review(s) |
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| Gentle Hobbit | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 2/27/2007 |
| Vintage Shirebound. Yes... more than Namarie. Thank you for this chapter. Author Reply: Thank *you*. This story is evolving into something more gentle and intimate than I had at first envisioned. | |
| Queen Galadriel | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 2/27/2007 |
| This is such a lovely chapter! “There are some lovely lashes... some lovely lasses here,” Pippin giggled. “You’re too young,” Merry said firmly. LOL! “It’s just awful,” Sam said at last. “It was hard enough sayin’ goodbye to folks we’ve only known for a short time, like Captain Faramir. And it’ll be dreadful hard when we have to say goodbye to Strider, once he has to leave us to take Lady Arwen home to Minas Tirith. But can you imagine--” “No,” Frodo said quietly, “I don’t think we can, Sam.” Like the others, he coud sense the air of mourning emanating from the Elves. “Maybe they can’t even grasp this, themselves. This is more than namarië – farewell – to them. Elves always wish that their folk will ‘fare well’ until they meet again, even if it takes thousands of years. But they’ll never see Arwen again, not anywhere, ever. It’s beyond their experience.” Yes, one of the saddest (and yet sweetest) things about LOTR is that underlying air of sadness--sometimes barely perceptible, sometimes so keen that it pierces the heart. You've captured that beautifully here. “Strider’s so lucky,” Merry said suddenly. “Arwen gave up everything for him. Everything.” “She loves him, Mr. Merry,” Sam said. “I hope we’re all that lucky, someday.” And they were. Sam had his Rose, Merry had Estella, and Pippin had Diamond. Even Frodo was lucky in that way, though through quite a different kind of love. After Rose's death, Sam gave up all he had in the Shire to go over the Sea and rejoin his dearest friend. Hmm, wonder why I'm bordering on poetic today? *G* God bless, Galadriel Author Reply: The foundation of LOTR is paved with love, isn't it? A hobbit for his homeland or beloved master, a Ranger for his future, a Steward for his once-and-future-king... *sigh* Thank you so much, QG. I'm honored that this moved you so deeply. | |
| Pearl Took | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 2/27/2007 |
| *a deep heartfelt sigh* That was beautiful, shirebound! **“And it reminds me of Boromir, too.” Merry looked at Frodo. “Do you still feel angry about what he did?” “I never really did,” Frodo sighed. “It was the Ring, Merry. It was truly evil, and I don’t blame Boromir any more than I blame Sméagol. Boromir loved his city the way we love the Shire. The way Arwen loves Aragorn. The way--” “...Sam loves Farmer Cotton’s Rosie.” Pippin grinned at Sam’s sudden blush. Frodo put an arm around Sam’s shoulders. “Perhaps that much,” he smiled. “Strider’s so lucky,” Merry said suddenly. “Arwen gave up everything for him. Everything.” “She loves him, Mr. Merry,” Sam said. “I hope we’re all that lucky, someday.”** Wonderful, wonderful sentiment :-) Author Reply: Thank you, Pearl. Even in the midst of danger or sadness, hobbity banter lightens any mood. :D | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 2/27/2007 |
| “There are some lovely lashes... some lovely lasses here,” Pippin giggled. “You’re too young,” Merry said firmly. LOL!!! That's our Pippin! But what he said was true, nevertheless. Do you know the Latin expression "In vino veritas" - I'd say that's true for ale as well ;-) I also loved Frodo's observation of the Elves his comment that they will be in a situation completely new to them, when they finally have to say good-bye to Arwen. This is more than namarië – farewell – to them. Beautifully said! Author Reply: Yes, that's a great expression for this chapter! :D Even living so long and experiencing so much, this was a new and sad experience for the elves. I can't imagine that the hobbits didn't sense it. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 2/27/2007 |
| A beautiful conversation between our lads. I love Pippin blurting out that Eowyn was "too young"! LOL! That was adorable, and likely just what the hobbits were thinking. And I loved Merry's response. I've always loved the fact that Merry refused to take all that treasure he was offered, and only took the silver horn. (But, as you know, I'm not so certain Eomer would have left it alone. That, however, is a different subject altogether,LOL!) It's a sad a solemn occasion, as the farewells and goodbyes begin to hit home. Author Reply: Thank you. All four hobbits could have returned home laden with treasure, but chose not to, as far as we know. I think they 'treasured' other things much more -- pipeweed, good food, good company, and each other. | |
| Cuthalion | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 2/27/2007 |
| Wonderful, Janet... the way you capture the strong sense of melancholy and loss the elves must feel. And the hobbits are wise enough to understand what's going on... Someone should watch Pippin next time when he's around a beer cask, I'd say. *grins* Author Reply: I do tend to write poor Pippin as no match for these potent foreign ales! Yes, the elves (from Lorien as well as Rivendell) must have been quite a melancholy group after the reality of their loss began to sink in. | |
| aprilkat | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 2/27/2007 |
| This story is so lovely, as are all of your fics. There's so much feeling and understanding of the implications of the back history in every comment and action. Many partings, indeed. Author Reply: Thank you, aprilkat. It's a short chapter, but as full of emotion and empathy as I could make it. | |
| lbilover | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 2/27/2007 |
| Another beautiful and moving chapter, and drunk Pippin made me giggle, too. He's so dear. I love how you've filled in the story of Merry getting the horn from Eomer. And Frodo's words of forgiveness about Boromir touched me to the heart. Thank you :) Author Reply: Thank *you*. I do love finding little 'gap filler' moments, and I can't imagine Frodo holding a grudge against Boromir, knowing firsthand the insidious nature of that Ring. | |
| SlightlyTookish | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 2/27/2007 |
| I always liked that Merry ended up taking home a gift that proved so useful. This is a nice look at him, and also the elves through the hobbits' eyes. Author Reply: Merry's new horn ended up being used for such an unexpected reason, didn't it? Tolkien was such a genius to weave things together the way he did. | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 2/27/2007 |
| The machine just ate my review!!!! A perfect chapter Shirebound. Loved and giggled at tipsy Pippin. Wanted to cry at the hobbits trying to imagine the feeling of the Elves and Elrond parting from Arwen. And the solemnity of their own partings from the people they have grown to treasure. Lovely. Author Reply: Thank you, harrowcat. It must have been so difficult for such 'social' folk as hobbits to say goodbye to new and treasured friends. | |