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| Instruments by Beethovens7th | 19 Review(s) |
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| lwarren | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/31/2005 |
| You just have to know that the Shire was harmed by those evil servants of Darkness if only because of Tolkien's choice of the word "Scourging" in the title...but to see it like this makes it even more terrible. That those so innocent and gentle could be so cruelly hurt, well, it's horrifying! You've done a very good job painting that picture of evil in those three big men (OFF WITH THEIR HEADS!...gee, that's kind of violent, too :-/ sorry...)and the fear that their appearance causes to the hobbits. Poor Till is just too naive and innocent to have any inkling of what these 3 are capable of, and Harmony, bless her heart, doesn't either or she would have taken to the woods and hidden until they left. Great chapter, great characterizations...but very very sad! linda Author Reply: Wow, you are very good! You caught just those characteristics of these poor hobbits that I was trying to portray! Thanks for continueing on to chapter 2!!! You have inspired me to get back to work on this story So I"m hoping to have a chapter 6 to post soon. I hope this story hasn't been too horrifying for you, but i just didn't want to gloss over it. Fortunately, I don't dwell on it long, and chapter 5 is called "Instruments of Healing" Oh, and for a very good story on more that happened in the shire while the fellowship were on their quest. Check out "While we dwelt in Fear" by Pearl Took, also on this site. As for "off with thier heads" well, wink the balance of good won't let them continue forever, continue on to see. .. Thanks again for reading on!! | |
| lwarren | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/31/2005 |
| I just happened upon this story and when I read your intro I thought "Now that's not fair - I'll review it!" cause I know how I feel waiting for reviews and it is almost painful, isn't it? So I've started and I think this is great! I love music (have led praise and worship at church almost 15 years) and you have introduced such a lovely character in Iris, and a sweet, shy one in her husband. When the kids came along, I loved their names - so fitting for their mother, whom they complete (along with Till). They have such a happy life and now it looks as though the bad times are upon them. Don't be discouraged, you are a fine writer...I have all of a sudden happened on 3 different stories at this site that are non-canon character-centric (that's the long way of saying the main characters are OC's LOL) and they have turned out to be wonderful! I'm off to ch. 2.... linda :-) Author Reply: Oh my, how on earth did you stumble upon this story? I'm so thrilled that you took the time to review. I just hope you stick with it. It gets a bit dark for a while, but gets better in the end, which, by the way, I have yet to write, but having a new reader may inspire me. My music background is a B.A. in Instrumental music. This particular story has been a hard one for me to write. I have 2 others, Servant of Elbereth and Seedlings that came out of me in almost perfect form. This one is fighting me though. It was originally supposed to be a short story, but grew, and then it went places i didn't intend for it to go. Even now i think there are things i wish i had done differently. Ah well, I am rambling. If you like non Cannon characters, I HIGHLY recommend an author on this site that goes by the name Leaward. She writes about the rangers. Thanks again so much for reviewing. I truly appreciate it. As soon as I get a chance, I'll return the favor and pop over to read some of your stories. (unfortunately, i don't have nearly the amount of time i would like for reading, so be patient with me ;)) | |
| Lera | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/11/2004 |
| Sorry it's been so long! I've been celebrating finishing finals week at college. This is a good way to celebrate. First of all, how absolutely awful for Harmony! To ride away hearing your parents' screams, I was hoping they'd ride away fast enough for her to miss that. And she feels so guilty, I was afraid of that. Poor thing, even if she had jumped on bareback, she probably hasn't ridden enough to be able to stay on! I really like Tharon. Very cool name, very sexy, ranger-like. lol. He was so sweet with her, chasing away her bad dreams. And an excellant marksman with the bow, ahhh. lol. This is a good plot. I'm so excited she will play a part in healing the shire. Sort of a music therapist maybe? Lots of those at my school. I for one, completely believe in the practical power of music even today. I'm looking forward to seeing how you'll use it. Sometimes I think it's hard to write about a certain race without making them sound all the same, making an elf very different from a hobbit or whatever. But you write hobbits very well. They're so simple and loveable with such great strength. I was glad you didn't have Harmony immediately figure out what was going on and have her have all this "inside info" for Elrond, which would have made her very Mary Sueish. Rather, you kept to Harmony's story, which is such an interesting one in and of itself. Well, have a lovely Christmas and hope to read more soon!!! Author Reply: Hi Lera First of all, let me appologize for taking so long to respond. You know how the holidays can be. Well, that and a good case of the lazies. Second, WOW! what a long review! I don't know how to thank you! So many lovely things you said. I'm swooning. As for the music bits. having a music degree myself and at one time i considered Mus. therapy. (I have a cousin who teaches that very subject, at your university even) It is natural for me to insert music into a story. I have a lovely little scene in mind in which frodo makes a brief appearance. (if i ever get around to writing that far. This story has been harder for me to write than my others, course it is also longer, much longer than even i intended it to be. I'm starting to get back into the swing of things though, so bear with me!! In the meantime, in a few days i'll be posting a lovely little Frodo-Sam story in which F decides to try gardening. Thanks again SO much for reviewing!!! I wish more people would. | |
| Leaward | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 11/27/2004 |
| I really like Tharon! But then maybe that's because I have such a fondness for Rangers. I'm glad to see Harmony arouse from her nightmares in Rivendell. And I'm glad you listened to your hubby and didn't keep her brother and sister in the fire. I'm hoping that's a good omen that she'll meet up with them again later. Author Reply: SQUEEEEE! thanks for coming over to my wee story and reviewing! Yes, I like tharon too! I think he tried to take over the story! He looks (and sings like) Ewan McGregor. Feel free to borrow him in your fantastic story if ya want. Yeah, my husband said no way to the kids burning. I wanted the experience to me megga traumatic, but he is a softy and talked me out of it. I think what she did go through was plenty. So they are out in the cold. We'll have to wait and see what becomes of them. Thanks again so much! and now i'm off to read the next chapter of your Story! | |
| Breon Briarwood | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 11/26/2004 |
| phew! That's better! :D Author Reply: I'm glad you think so. Although strangely enough, I found being evil easier than i'm finding writing the not so evil stuff. But thanks for reading and reviewing, YOu have no idea how much it means to me!! | |
| Breon Briarwood | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 11/16/2004 |
| @_@! *speechless* Author Reply: Um, is that a good speechless or a bad speechless? Was it too icky? just the right amount of icky? Don't leave me in suspense!!! but THANKS so much for reviewing!! Chapter 4 will be up in a day or so. | |
| Breon Briarwood | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 11/8/2004 |
| *jawdrop!* Wow... I knew the scourging of the Shire had to start somewhere, but to think of the violence done to my favorite little people- *shudders* I do hope Harmony was able to get away! Author Reply: Yeah!! Happy dance happy dance! What a happy suprise for my birthday!! a review on a story that is trying to take over my life! It was only supposed to be a small one, but it is now looking to be over 7 chapters. New chapters will be posted soon so PLEASE PLEASE come back and read and review again! Author Reply: Oh, and for a GREAT story about what was going on in the shire while our 4 were gone, be sure to check out Pearl Took's While we dwelt in fear. found on this site. | |
| Leaward | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/29/2004 |
| I like the difference between the two chapters -- the tranquility of the first, the violence and fear of the second. And I love how you're following other hobbits' stories in their view of what's happening to their land. Poor little hobbits. Please let Harmony escape.... Author Reply: Hi there Leaward! Thanks so much for coming over, reading and reviewing!!! Very nice of you indeed!! As for the different chapter "feels" you are right, they are quite different. The future ones have very different feels too. bit of a rollercoaster i hope. Chapter 5 is giving me troubles, but i'll get it eventually. THanks again SOSOSOSOSO much, Very much happiness here!! haven't had alot of readers, and even less reviewers, so it was nice to get yours. | |
| Lera | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/26/2004 |
| Ohhh, this is so sad. I'm praying Til and Iris will be rescued, but at the same time it's more realistic if they aren't. At first I was wondering why you made a point of telling about the saddle, then I realised Harmony's probably never even been on a horse before. And now the poor girl has it in her mind that she could have saved her family if only she hadn't wasted time with that fool saddle! Poor sweatheart. Please upday quickly! This is very exciting. I'm enjoying seeing what was going on in the shire while the fellowship was away. At the end of the books, it says how the Cotton's are more concerned with getting the ruffians out than hearing about the ring war. That always frustrated me, but if things this terrible were happening, I'm given whole new insight. Their feelings are completely understandable. Hope to read more soon. Author Reply: Lera, THANKS so much for reading and reviewing!! Squeee, happy dancing happy jumping. I got a review!!! SQUEEE. ANd such a long one too! THankyoooooouuu! yes yes, evil men in the shire. how can the shire ever be healed and made the same again! (that is a hint, hope it is vague) Chapters 3 and 4 are done, 5 is in the works, but marigolds challenge [http://marigoldsredbook.crickhollow.net/] get's them first(about nov 5th), then they will be posted here soon after (second week of nov.). so be patient, more is yet to come. I anticipate approx. 6 chapters, but who knows. Thanks again for writing.!!! B7th runs off to do more happy dancing. | |