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| In the Mind's Eye by shirebound | 21 Review(s) |
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| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 2/20/2012 |
| I was interrupted earlier before I could leave a comment. I love Gandalf in this! What an actor! *grin* He certainly laid it on thick! This was a really a creative and fun solution to the dilemma you created. But I get the feeling that they are not entirely out of the woods yet... Author Reply: Yes, just one more minor thing to clear up. Whew, that was a challenging chapter to write! Gandalf can take his Sauron imitation on the road if he ever needs a back-up job. :) | |
| Fiondil | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 2/20/2012 |
| Oh, that was incredible, Shirebound. I could so 'hear' the Voice of the Eye and I had to remind myself it was Gandalf playing a part and not the real deal. *shivers from more than just cold*. That fever though is troubling. Poor Aragorn isn't out of the woods yet. Looking forward to more. Author Reply: Thank you. I'm glad to get this chapter written and over with, and I know Gandalf is relieved that his plan (mostly) succeeded. I greatly appreciate your review. | |
| curiouswombat | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 2/20/2012 |
| Oh my goodness! What an excellent chapter - how very well you made Gandalf portray Sauron - I was beginning to worry there for a moment! Author Reply: Thank you, what a lovely compliment. Gandalf took quite a risk there! | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 2/20/2012 |
| Oh Sam a good cuppa solves everything! Brilliant chapter but I am still worried for Strider. Author Reply: Thank you. Sam is a very practical-minded hobbit, always ready to remind careless folk to keep the tea hot and at the ready. :) | |
| Estelcontar | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 2/20/2012 |
| As you can see I just couldn't wait till tomorrow. What a most gripping chapter. Goooooooooood riddance to that nasty entity. He got what he deserved. Let me say once more, Aragorn is very lucky to have such loyal friends. I'm sure with their help he'll recover fully. Author Reply: Goooooood riddance indeed! And Aragorn doesn't even know yet what's been going on. "The Lord of the Rings" is, for me, a story of unconditional friendship. I love highlighting that in my tales. | |
| Cairistiona | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 2/20/2012 |
| Oh, well done, Gandalf!! (And Shirebound!) What a thrilling chapter! I literally held my breath when I started and I'm not sure how much I breathed while I read it. I must have breathed at some point, since I didn't topple from my chair completely unconscious, but I couldn't tell you where or when those little gasps might have come. I love the idea of Gandalf impersonating Sauron. Obviously he's gifted at mimicry, as we saw in "The Hobbit", so this is, I don't know, mimicry on steroids. *g* And your descriptions of the fire and wind and essences and powers... perfection. Now to see what this evil little "parting gift" is. That worries me, a lot. *hugs poor unconscious, feverish Aragorn* Author Reply: Thank you so much. Goodness, this was a tough chapter to write! I'm glad the Professor gave us so many hints about Gandalf and his wizardly talents. I'm positive Aragorn can feel your hug. That will aid his recovery greatly. :) | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 2/20/2012 |
| Excellent treatment of the nasty blighter! At least it is now no more, and once the fever is down Aragorn will be free. Most satisfying! Author Reply: Thank you. That means a lot to me. *beams* | |
| Ellynn | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 2/20/2012 |
| Wow! This is great! So tense, so thrilling... I love your description of the "fight"; I really could feel the "raw power", as Elrond (you) called it. ;) Author Reply: Oh thank you, I really appreciate that. I rewrote this chapter so many times trying to get the feeling of this 'conversation' just right. | |
| Addie71 | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 2/20/2012 |
| I love how Gandalf's deception worked and he was able to lure the Nazgūl's essence from Aragorn, but now I'm worried about this 'parting gift'. *bites nails* Author Reply: Thank you, Addie. Gandalf is quite relieved that his idea worked! | |
| eiluj | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 2/20/2012 |
| Amazing plotting and trickery! And putting "Sauron's" speech in bold was the perfect touch. This story was a bit too dark for me (I can't believe I wrote that about one of your fics), and I actually put off reading the chapters (I can't believe I wrote that about one of your fics either), and it's a really good thing your target was Aragorn rather than Frodo -- but you've gotten them out of it! (Hey, what's a little bit of fever?) Now for lots and lots of comfort.... Author Reply: Thank you for reading, Eiluj! You can relax now, because the worst is over. "Lots and lots of comfort" is still my favorite part of every story, even if it takes awhile to get there. :) Glad you liked the way "Sauron" communicated here. It was tricky figuring out the best way to present this internal dialogue. | |