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| A Charge To Keep by French Pony | 9 Review(s) |
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| Tarí | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/2/2013 |
| It's only the second chapter and I'm allready drawn into this story! During the the dinner, I could basically hear everyones voices. And the description of their facial expressions and bodylanguage... I love it, it create so much atmosphere. "He bites," Aragorn said. *xD* The scene in Gollum's cell is also great, I think it also says a lot about Thranduil's character. To show that much patience and mercy towards Gollum... Great piece of writing :) | |
| perelleth | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 4/3/2005 |
| I liked the picture of Thranduil sitting with Gollum and watching him. It seemed very likely to me. He's quite a riddle, and Mithrandir has been nothing but his obscure self. It was nice and good that Gandalf chose to repay them in flour, but one cannot help wondering how that may look afer the orcs attack them and some guards are lost. It was great danger he was placing under their care, with no warning at all. And so fitting they all would devote such lengths of thought and discussion to the well being of their "prisoner" | |
| The Karenator | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 4/1/2005 |
| I really liked the discussion about Bilbo between Thranduil and Gandalf. I like that Thranduil held the little hobbit in such high esteem, despite the whole 'escape' thing that happened. The conversations about Imladris were nice. Little does Legolas know that he'll see this place...soon. Is it canon that Gandalf didn't tell Thranduil the nature of Gollum's importance? I've got to look that up. That's an interesting thought. I also thought it was interesting the way you handled the 'rehabilitation' attempts of Gollum. The kitchen staff taking part is a nice twist. They're trying to see to the creature's needs. Unfortunately, good intentioned actions don't always turn out the way we plan. Karen | |
| Jay of Lasgalen | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 3/29/2005 |
| I think Gandalf was rather unfair to the elves, not telling them the true threat Gollum posed. On a 'need to know' basis, they needed to know! I love Thranduil's sympathy and understanding, and his equating Gollum's precious with his own marriage ring. Legolas, too is great here - astutely reading that Strider is not Aragorn's true name, and doing his part in caring for Gollum. It's just a shame that we know how all this ends :( Jay | |
| Lamiel | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 3/29/2005 |
| Well, I am sorry to have lost Aragorn from this story so soon, but I suppose it can't be helped. And I do like the way you've portrayed the Elves, and especially Thranduil, in this story. The characters are well drawn and believable, and very much in keeping with Tolkien's world. This has been a pleasant diversion so far, but I have the feeling that all will not go well with Gollum's keepers. (grin) | |
| elliska | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 3/29/2005 |
| I enjoyed the conversation about Bilbo. That was nicely done. Gandalf harrumphed, as though he had been suddenly reminded of a failing of old age. Funny line! And I liked Legolas's comments regarding Strider vs Aragorn and their conversation about Imladris...ah little does Legolas know, of course. What new perils come with Gollum?" "He bites," Aragorn said. *Snort* That was funny. Smart ass! I liked Gandalf's 'gift/reward'--that was a nice touch. And I loved Thranduil's attempt to help Gollum. That was very well done, a fascinating conversation for those of us that know more than Thranduil and it cast Thranduil in exactly the correct light, in my opinion. And I liked the realistic way you showed them coming to their decision to let him go into the forest. So many people portray that as kind of a bumbling, 'consequences never occurred to them' thing, so I like this depiction much better. Still, we know no good is coming of this. I'm interested to see how far you carry this. I am very much enjoying it. | |
| Karri | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 3/29/2005 |
| Oh, the tension builds! This is coming along wonderfully. I was very glad to see there was more up for me to read; made my night. :-D | |
| TithenFeredir | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 3/28/2005 |
| It is nice to see a kindly, gracious Thranduil, not only in his hospitality to Gandalf and Aragorn, but in his attempt to find out what would make Gollum happy. The description of Imladris was lovely as well. There is something about the way you are writing this story that gives it a unique and very pleasant tone. I think you may be evoking something of Tolkien's style in a subtle way. Very nice. ~TF | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 3/28/2005 |
| I was struck by Thranduil's sympathy for Gollum's loss. It must have taken a lot for Thranduil to see himself as having something in common with a creature like Gollum. Is it possible that the elves took Gollum out by night? That had never occurred to me until I read the debate here about him not liking light. | |