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| Estel Counts by Larner | 180 Review(s) |
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| Cairistiona | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 12/3/2010 |
| As hard a time as I had sorting out the kingdoms, I always feel for Estel, having to learn it all. At least I didn't have to take exams! Another very nice glimpse into young Aragorn's life. Author Reply: This would be one aspect of his education I'm certain that Elrond would insist on the child studying in depth, I believe. Thanks so, Cairistiona! | |
| Cairistiona | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/3/2010 |
| I like how you differentiate Arathorn and Elrond as "Papa" and "Adar". And connecting the two with their rings, and having his mental image of them very vague, was brilliant. I'm very much going to enjoy your Advent gift to us, I can tell! Author Reply: I'm not as well versed in Adunaic as I am Sindarin, which isn't saying a good deal, I know. But I suspect that little Aragorn referred to his own father as an equivalent to "Papa," so I decided to go with that as it is common enough in our world as well. He might be able to feel the ring Elrond wears, but I doubt he could see it any more than any other individual who did not wear a ring of power, or at least not until after Sauron's Ring was destroyed. But I can imagine that vague awareness of what had been felt that helped to tie the two fathers together in his mind. Thanks so for your insightful review! | |
| Cairistiona | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/3/2010 |
| Aw, how sweet! I love the idea that Estel might have looked upon his first hobbit as a potential playmate! Author Reply: Well, certainly Bilbo was about the right size! Heh! | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/3/2010 |
| LOLOL! Love this! "a playfellow at last?" ...if he only knew... ...if he only knew how those journeyers will affect his fate, and the fate of nations, of Middle-earth itself... Author Reply: It was fun to imagine what young Estel might have been thinking at the time. But at the moment perhaps only Gandalf had any inkling of what Bilbo's inclusion in the mix might inspire in the future, although I suspect he won't truly appreciate that until he meets Frodo, who after all wasn't born yet. | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/3/2010 |
| Lovely! Nice comparison, thought-provoking contrasts. Thanks for the nightcap. Author Reply: They wouldn't have been the same kind of personalities, so I do think that his vague memories of his birth father would have highlighted some of the contrasts, while confirming the trueness of the love offered by each. And you are so welcome, Lindelea! Joy to you and the family! | |
| Kitt Otter | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/2/2010 |
| Such cute tidbits! You've a talent for framing snapshots of a small boy's thoughts. The last line here gave me a chill - not that it was creepy, but that the two rings will have great ramifications in his life and he does not know it. This is an excellent idea! I'll be looking in as Advent progresses. :) Author Reply: I so agree--two different indicators of personal power and authority, each of which will affect him differently as he matures. Thanks so, Kitt. I found I missed the There and Back Again challenge this year, so decided to do one of my own. | |
| UTfrog | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/2/2010 |
| Glad to know you have a series in mind - thank you. This chapter gave me chills! Author Reply: Thanks, UTfrog. Yes, an awareness of symbols of power and authority that in time will directly affect his life and actions, as he eschews the type of power Elrond wields through his Ring while wearing the ring once worn by his own father and his ancestors for thousands of years as a symbol of his own authority. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/2/2010 |
| Oh, this looks to be an interesting series! Your pieces are so thoughtful; tiny slices of a very important life. Author Reply: Thanks so very much, Shirebound! I am honored. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/2/2010 |
| What a lovely and thoughtful idea! I like the idea of little Estel counting his blessings! I wonder does he get to meet the new visitor? And I like that he can, at least a little, remember his first father. Author Reply: I have a few vague memories of when I was two, although my coherent memories begin when I was three and we moved to our last home in Tulsa. I'd think he'd have at least the memory of a tall man swinging him up to his shoulder and demonstrating his love for him. Thank you so very much for the comments, Dreamflower. | |
| Armariel | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/2/2010 |
| A new series! I'm captivated already.:) ~~~~~{~@ Author Reply: Why, thank you indeed! | |