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| Hollow Victory by Kara's Aunty | 55 Review(s) |
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| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 7/23/2012 |
| This is really unsettling, sad and mysterious. I find it gripping. I especially liked Sam's revulsion at wearing the clothes they wore in Mordor. That part of the book always strikes me as rather cruel. Author Reply: Hello Linda, I know what you mean about the clothes: the symbolism in the gesture is clear, but it still seems rather thoughtless of Gandalf to have made them wear them. Glad you're enjoying the story so far, and thanks for R & R-ing, M ;) | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 7/22/2012 |
| The smell of green things growing filled his nostrils, and the familiar scent was almost heady in its intoxication, so delightfully normal and undemanding. How lovely, and what a marvelous tale. But oh, dear Sam! My heart aches for him, and for Frodo, and for their friends who must watch this painful period before healing can begin. Author Reply: Hello shirebound, yes, indeed. It must be rather unnatural to see Frodo losing his rag with Sam and -shocker - Sam sniping back at him. But poor Merry, and Pip: it may get worse before it gets better, because the Ring-bearers have a lot of issues to chew over ... Thanks for R & R-ing, M ;) | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 7/9/2012 |
| Each feels himself guilty for what he did that ought not to have happened, of course. Glad to see this one resuming. I know how difficult it can be to return to such past and nearly abandoned stories, of course. Author Reply: Hello Larner, again, I apologise for not replying earlier. Forgot to check my inbox, you see. You're right, it is difficult to resume a fic after it's stagnated for so long, but this is a story I really wanted to write, so - even if updates are slow (which they might be considering all the other fics I'm currently juggling with) - they will still happen. Thanks for R & R-ing, M ;) | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 7/8/2012 |
| Oh my, poor Sam! What an avalanche of emotions and self recrimination. I hope the sight of his friend Strider brings him joy. Author Reply: Hello shirebound, I'm really sorry I didn't reply earlier - I forgot to log on and check for reviews, you see ... *sheepish grin* Strider will bring him joy, methinks. But for how long? That's the question! Thanks for R & R-ing, M ;) | |
| Robbie | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 7/8/2012 |
| Poor Sam. I feel almost as anxious as he. I wonder when all that pent-up emotion will come out (the same for Frodo). Seeing the other's unease as well as injuries will be devastating for them. Waiting for the next chamber... Author Reply: Hello Robbie, sorry I didn't reply earlier - I've only just realised these reviews were here. Bad me! Might be a slow process, releasing all that pent-up emotion. Unless something triggers it first, of course. Hopefully their angst will be of short duration. Then again, considering what they've been through, that might be wishful thinking ... Thanks for R & R-ing, M ;) | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 5/8/2012 |
| Alas that they must surmise such things. And to know they are so close to the truth is a grief in itself. Now, to see how things progress from here. (And to read "Not Quite a Maia"!) Author Reply: Hello Larner, yes, it must be frustrating for Gandalf and Co, having to guess at how the West was saved, and what it cost Frodo and Sam in particular, when they are so tantalisingly near. Yet wizard and ranger are men of great patience, so they'll happily wait until their friends are well enough to be debriefed. Hope you enjoyed the new chapter of NQAM, too! Gosh, I'm on a real writing frenzy these days (compared to a these past months). Thanks for R & R-ing, m'dear, M ;) | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 5/7/2012 |
| What a surprise! I nearly had forgotten about this story. But by reading the first chapter again I remembered a lot of it and of the prequel. A lot, but not everything. So I will be in a similar situation as Gandalf and Aragorn, which might be even better ;-) I'm looking forward to reading more! Author Reply: Hello Andrea, hope this keeps you in as much suspense as the prequel did. Thanks very much for giving it another shot, I appreciate it, especially given the length of time it's been since I last updated! Thanks for R & R-ing, M ;) | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 5/7/2012 |
| What a splendid surprise, my dear cousin, to reward my hope at last! Physical healing will come long before the emotional wounds are cleansed but I look forward to them being together to begin that arduous journey, just as they have been all along. I feel for Gandalf and Aragorn's sorrowful confusion over the cause of the physical wounds. Cute Sam thinking that he really wanted to obey the order to open his eyes but simply couldn't. The best parts were about Pippin - that it would more than a troll falling on him to kill him and Gandalf's enjoyment of sitting near him and the silence that would be temporarily there. Namarie, God bless, Your happy bloom and berry :) Author Reply: Hello my wee bloom, I've been sitting in delicious anticipation of your reaction to the posting of another chapter, and you haven't disappointed me! I'm so glad you're happy about the latest update and I chuckled over your Pippin comments. This fic will probably be angsty, so it'll need the occassional shot of levity, and who better to provide it than one cheeky Took? Thanks for R & R-ing, m'dear, M ;) | |
| js | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 5/7/2012 |
| Hi, I just stumbled over this fic and its really enticing, even more interesting than its prequel (I had to read it immediately). I hope you will continue to update. Will Sam and Frodo remember when they wake up? And will they be able to forgive each other? =) Author Reply: Hello js, thanks very much for that! Glad to know you're enjoying it so far and yes, I will continue to update. As to your questions about Frodo and Sam, you'll have to wait and see ... Thanks for R & R-ing, Kara's Aunty ;) | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 5/6/2012 |
| Oh my, what a unique take on this part of the story! Very intense and fascinating. I look forward to more. Author Reply: Hello shirebound, thanks very much for reading this chapter after such a prolonged absence on my part. I'm really happy to know that you're still willing to give it (and me) a chance! Thanks for R & R-ing, M ;) | |