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I Entulessė (The Return)  by MJ 3 Review(s)
LarnerReviewed Chapter: 4 on 9/27/2010
An interesting thought, that Gandalf saw himself as somehow being insignificant. And the corruption of Palando and Alatar does seem terrible.

Now, to see Lorien through Frodo's eyes.

FantasyFanReviewed Chapter: 4 on 9/21/2010
A promising start for Frodo in his new life. Lots of reassurance and acceptance, and it seems that his healing has already begun. It is also good to see Bilbo reinvigorated. Bilbo always has seemed so energetic before the destruction of the ring, even more so than the rest of the Hobbits - bustling about, vigorous in his plans and activities. To see a return of that makes me smile.

Then you throw that last line in, and I wonder what it is that I have been missing. Who is Olorin's pain for - himself, Frodo, Bilbo, or the Valar themselves? (Makes me want to go right on to the next chapter, but unfortunately work awaits.)

Author Reply: I had always figured that there would be little blessing in going to Aman for Bilbo if he didn't wake up enough to appreciate it! :) Glad it gave you a smile.

And there's a lot of pain in the world, of many kinds, for many people, as will become clear...

shireboundReviewed Chapter: 4 on 9/20/2010
whatever purpose we serve, all are equally noble and worthy so long as we fulfill it with a good and honest heart.

How lovely. And oh, what a marvelous 'origin' for our beloved hobbits! Your story is such a wonderful and beautifully-crafted answer to "...and then what happens?".

Author Reply: Thanks *blush*. But then, that's often the reason I write fan fiction, because I want to know what happens next.

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