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| Light from the West by Armariel | 3 Review(s) |
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| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 5/7/2006 |
| Well - you can't have a Frodo doll without his Sam doll beside him. Dinlad sounds a typical boy - but he'll probably outgrow his orcish phase. Marilen and Lyrien as Sam and Frodo - I'll bet that if Frodo ever thought about life after the Ring, he never thought it would contain elflings pretending to be him and re-enacting his defining moment. I like the talk about the story, changing it and keeping the essential truth. Author Reply: The pure in heart instinctively know the nature of truth, I'm sure. I remember reading that Tolkien had considered the idea of having Gollum grab the Ring and jump into the fire for love of Frodo, and was intrigued with it. I thought, what if he had written it that way, would it still ring true? Hmmm...but I suppose his Muse bonked him on the head and said, "No, that is NOT how it happened." But then a precocious child who loved Frodo might become enamoured of the idea, and it would ring true to her. And I dare say Frodo and Dinlad will become good friends eventually....but maybe I better not say too much on the matter now...lol Thanks once more! ~~~{~@ | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 5/6/2006 |
| I suppose Frodo-doll and Sam-doll are indeed very happy being together at last. And I bet that Bilbo was giggling inside himself at the discussion. Author Reply: Well, maybe he was at that...he's a gifted eavesdropper even as Frodo pointed out earlier...I'll have to keep that in mind! lol And yes, surely the dolls are happy to be together, but I've a feeling Frodo had better keep them hidden or everyone will be wanting some and his little doll-maker won't have time for anything else! ~~~{~@ | |
| Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 5/6/2006 | |
| I must admit Frodo-doll looks much happier with Sam-doll sitting by his side on the bed-table. Ahhh, so sweet! Do you think she can make me some Frodo and Sam dolls, too? :) LOL about bopping Gollum on the nose instead having him bit off your finger. The innocence of children who have no concept of evil. Just like my second oldest nephew who said he would have been strong enough to throw the Ring himself and my oldest niece and I admitted we would have done the same as Frodo, "or worse" as she said. Keep writing, Frodo! I love you and your stories. I'm glad you are so happy and that Frodo-doll is happy too! :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: Do you think she can make me some Frodo and Sam dolls, too? :) If she could, I'd have her make me some too, heheh...along with some Merry and Pippin and Bilbo dolls....and, uh, ummm....well, maybe I better not go there;);) Yes, I conceived of Dínlad as a Typical Boy--cocky, bossy, obnoxious, know-it-all, and convinced of his superiority to girls, animals, and hobbits, as well as the assumption that HE could have tossed in the Ring without a hitch. Whereas Lyrien and Marílen are Typical Sweet Little Girls--protective, sympathetic, nurturing, genereous, accepting of differences, and recognizing true superiority even when it comes from those smaller than themselves. I don't know why the Spirit of Frodo chose me as his secretary, but there you are! How can I refuse him? Thanks much for responding! (Frodo-doll thanks you too! haha) hugs Armariel~~~{~@ | |