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| Inspiration by Antane | 27 Review(s) |
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| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 2/14/2009 |
| What was he thinking trying to leave Sam behind? He did it out of love and Sam followed out of love. That's a lovely gap filler. Author Reply: Hantanyel, my dear! :) *hugs* Namarie, God bless, Antane :) | |
| Sulwing of Mirkwood | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 2/11/2009 |
| I just wanted to tell you that I am also inspired by Frodo. I hate it when I hear people spazz out about how "weak" and "timid" he is. Grrr. >:( (And just so everyone knows, he is not my favorite character, though I do admire him.) Give the poor hobbit his due credit, people! Also, I want to give you some extra encouragement since I saw a couple of the reviews you received. Some people obviously don't read the original books, author's notes and intros, etc. And whoever it was didn't have the courtesy to leave a name either. Whatever. I lend you sympathy. :) Oh, God bless you too for being forgiving! And finally.....go you! And everyone who thinks Stories of Arda is the most awesome LotR fanfic site ever! :) Author Reply: I hate it too! My oldest nephew used to tease me about that because he knew how much it bothered me - what are boys for anyway but to tease girls, right? :) but I told him in no uncertain terms that I did not wish to be teased so because he did not have Frodo's burden. I think his mother must have told him to tone it down because I haven't been teased much since. :) (This is not that I don't love him anyway and he loves me. I am a very proud aunt of 9). Frodo is an inspiration to so many, including me. I love him to death. And of course Sam. Aragorn has taught much too. I do not love him but I do admire and respect him. Thanks so very much for such a kind review! I so appreciate hearing from a new fan! :) *hugs* Namarie, God bless, Antane :) | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 2/2/2009 |
| I like how you flesh out this scene. PJ tried to incorporate this inner struggle with Frodo standing at the river remembering Gandalf's words, but Tolkien's scene was so much more terrifying... and therefore made Frodo's decision that much more admirable. Author Reply: Very terrifying indeed and the clearest or at least the most intensely recalled of the struggle we are all engaged in. I'm glad you stopped by and enjoyed, dear shirebound! :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :) | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 2/1/2009 |
| The Ring thinks to claim him, but Another has already done so. And Gandalf's voice is the voice of Wisdom he will listen to at the moment. Sweet joy. Thank you, Antane. (And my prayers are being uttered.) Author Reply: Thank *you*, dear Larner, for the reviews and the prayers! I wrote the third presence as Iluvatar and then I was thinking it would be kinda nice if it was Elbereth, though I think Frodo would have remarked upon hearing a female voice but then maybe they took turns and no particular male or female voice was heard, just warmth and love. Hmmm.... Namarie, God bless, Antane :) | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 2/1/2009 |
| Ah--at last you have captured our Aragorn as well; the intended King who must have his own hope before him that he might embody that hope for others. Bless you for giving both to us in this chapter--both Frodo and Aragorn! Author Reply: I am honored that you think I have captured him well! *bows in gratitude to one who would know!* The best of both worlds, heh? :) Hantanyel! Namarie, God bless, Antane :) | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 2/1/2009 |
| A lovely image that you paint with words Antane. Author Reply: My dear harrowcat! *runs to hug you* So glad to see you back reviewing - I have missed them! Hantanyel for enjoying. :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :) | |
| Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 12/23/2008 | |
| Plagiarism: the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one's own original work. If you're going to lift half of a story from the books verbatim, you might consider giving credit to the original author. Author Reply: Perhaps you did not see that I did give credit at the beginning of the chapter? Namarie, God bless, Antane :) | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 12/22/2008 |
| And he was losing himself by inches at the time. Gandalf's guidance and example; Sam's steadfast nature; Aragorn's discernment and nobility--they helped him keep the core of himself for as long as he did. Author Reply: It must have been such a terrible experience to feel that loss and not be able to stop it but still keep going, the main reason he is so inspirational. Hantanyel for the review, dear Larner! Namarie, God bless, Antane :) | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/4/2008 |
| That fealty scene from the Council is one of te bits of the movie that I like. You have brought it to life in words - well done. Author Reply: Hantanyel, my dear! I love that Aragorn knelt to Frodo, not just because of his height I don't think, but out of humility, the same reason he would kneel after he is crowned king, and the reason he would be a great king. I love the films, since that is how I came to this glorious world and peoples, but the book and the BBC radio program are better. Namarie, God bless, Antane :) | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/1/2008 |
| Ah, indeed the Hobbit has inspired others! Oh, yes, for our Frodo. Author Reply: And ages later, continues to do so! If I am having a bad day at work, I just look at that picture of him on my desk (actually have three and my little action figure as well) and realize my little irritations that seem so large are reduced to the nothing they are and I carry on because he did. For Frodo! Namarie, God bless, Antane :) | |