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| Seven Stones and Seven Stars and One White Tree by shirebound | 20 Review(s) |
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| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 3/26/2008 |
| Ah--Yavanna herself delights to see peace and plenty return to this land. And such a joy to think Frodo and Sam have helped see the symbol of the renewed kingdom amd royal line planted at last. Yes! Author Reply: This image brings me great joy, as well. Thank you so much for reading. | |
| Baggins Babe | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 3/26/2008 |
| Ah! The White Tree knows her King and is glad to return to the city where she first appeared. Lovely that Frodo and Sam helped to plant it too. A lovely trilogy, Shirebound. Author Reply: I'm very glad you enjoyed these. And of course I had to bring our "small ones" into every scene. :) | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 3/25/2008 |
| I just love this POV that you've done here. Happy New Year and thanks for sharing these. Author Reply: Thank you so much for reading! I just had to share something to celebrate the occasion. :) | |
| meckinock | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 3/25/2008 |
| Oh, the Tree! How perfect. This was an absolutely lovely trilogy, Shirebound. All of them so vivid, insightful, and evocative. Author Reply: I'm so happy you enjoyed these. That must have been a joyous moment not just for Aragorn, but for the Tree itself. | |
| Nilmandra | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 3/25/2008 |
| I wanted to review this here, too. I really like this very unique perspective, from the stones to the stars to the white trees - all 'living' things, and in Tolkien's world they may well have been awakened by the elves at some point - and know which peoples pass in the land. I love how the white tree knows it is a sign of new life and will last long, while the elanor know their part is nearly done. And the stone will last forever, though perhaps it will again fall asleep. A unique and original idea, Shirebound, and a nice treat to celebrate the New Year. Author Reply: I appreciate your lovely comments very much. The Professor's world is so infinitely inspiring, and I find myself thinking -- and writing -- about perspectives that I never thought I would. | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 3/25/2008 |
| That was beautifully written, shirebound, especially the last chapter about the White Tree! I also loved the title showing the "main characters" of this story :) Thank you! Author Reply: Thank you, Andrea. This idea came to me so unexpectedly (and insistently), I just had to attempt to write it. | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 3/25/2008 |
| Oh, very nice! I love the inter-weaving of the influence of Arda's higher powers, via Gandalf and Yavanna, in the protection, nurture and flowering of the white sapling. Author Reply: Thank you. This was the section I re-wrote the most times, and found the most challenging. | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 3/25/2008 |
| This perspective is just terrific, showing the connection of everything in Arda, even though it's a connection men often miss seeing. And it shows the length and depth of Tolkien's story too, stretching over centuries and continents. Great story. Author Reply: Oh my, thank you very much. Everything is a part of "the great Tale", as Sam would say. | |
| Agape4Gondor | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 3/25/2008 |
| I love the qualities you give each 'inanimate' being in these tales. But this is my favorite. And I am most glad that the tree decided to gladly 'loosen' its hold on the ground! Hooray again! Great remembrances for a great day! Author Reply: Thank you. I really enjoyed writing these, and I'm glad you like them. :) | |
| Pearl Took | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 3/25/2008 |
| I'm responding to all of these together, shirebound. What a delight! Such wonderfully different points of view but I'm also certain these various places did feel the touches and changes brought by the Fellowship. Amazing! MEWD!! Author Reply: Thank you so much, Pearl! I think all of Middle-earth would have sensed something new coming. | |