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| Second Mum by Larner | 13 Review(s) |
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| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 5/24/2007 |
| A nice summary of the years between Frodo's leaving Buckland, and Bilbo's leaving the Shire. I really enjoyed the interaction between Gandalf and the Shire hobbits, and his quiet pride in Frodo. And once more, Esme watches and ponders. I was so glad she was able to overhear Frodo's tribute to her in the cemetary. Author Reply: I fear it is but a summary after all, for this story has already taken on a life of its own, I'm finding. Heh! We know Gandalf was a frequent visitor to the Shire and Bag End during the Hobbiton and guardianship years; if he had any idea at all that there was something special Frodo and Sam were to end up doing, he must have been fascinated to see the relationship between them develop, as well as the abiding love and loyalty growing with the others. And if Frodo indeed was raised at least in part by Esmeralda, he must have learned indeed from her as a second mother, and been willing to pass that wisdom on to others. During the times his own separation from his parents throbbed and ached as a new wound, how she must have tried to help him realize such caring was right and proper and nothing to be ashamed of; now Frodo's merely passing on the same realizations. | |
| Lily | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 5/24/2007 |
| Another wonderful chapter, dear. Menegilda's last moments had me in tears. Poor Esme to know what is coming at the party and yet unable to really help him. Author Reply: For the frustration Menegilda caused earlier, yet we all grieve for her passing as much as her family does, and so I'm glad I was able to highlight her greatness and humanity as well as her weaknesses. Bilbo admitted the concern he was coming to feel toward his own changelessness to Gandalf--might he not, once he'd made that admission to the Wizard, become even more aware there was something wrong and be willing to admit it to another; and as Esme is our eyes and ears within this story, I've given the role of Mother Confessor to her. And she finds she not only can do little or nothing, but that her interference is unnecessary, for the children for whom Frodo cared so much are already assuming the role of protectors for him. Thanks so for your comments, Lily. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 5/24/2007 |
| Well - a lot of time has passed, and Frodo has grown up to be the sum of his experiences combined with the personality he always had. But he'll be lonely - and doubtless cling to those loyal to him who love him. But Narcissa won't get her happy ending. Not with Frodo, anyway! Bilbo was right in what he saw, but couldn't conceive of that teensy-weensy bit of gold as being at the heart of it. And thank goodness that Merry is growing up into such a protective and admirable hobbit! Author Reply: Yes, Frodo has indeed grown up, and he's become even more compassionate and determined as he's done so. And he'll need those who love him desperately even as he finds another influence that leads him to push them away. No, Narcissa doesn't get her happy ending, mores the pity. And Merry gets his start indeed at earning the title "the Magnificent." | |