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| Fostering by Larner | 51 Review(s) |
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| Radbooks | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/12/2005 |
| I like the interactions between Gilraen and Bilbo and the comfort that she seems to draw from him. Of course he is so much older and has a lot of wisdom to draw on. Gandalf and his surprise and delight on seeing Estel was priceless and then him talking with her. I loved how he reassured Gilraen that because Iluvater had told her it would be done, it would happen and she need to rest in that. But of course she still has such a hard time - who wouldn't? ;) And then I laughed at her sarastic comment about why not the perian - at least I took it as a sarastic comment because I'm sure she couldn't believe her sons would be hobbits and not men. Anyway, it was much enjoyed as usual! Author Reply: Yes, I think her comment about her lost sons being born as Periannath was sarcastic. And I think that no one would speak openly of Aragorn for fear that somehow Sauron might find out he existed ans where he was hidden. Glad you are still enjoying it. | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/12/2005 |
| *You are teaching beyond the white spaces in the margins.* Oh yes Larner. And long may you continue! The idea that even Gandalf didn't know who Estel was came as a complete surprise to me but the evolution of that scene was wonderful. Author Reply: Thank you for both the inspiration and the compliments, Harrowcat! Of course Gandalf ought not to have been fully aware--the secret is best kept when the fewest possible know. Glad you enjoyed the chapter. | |
| Baggins Babe | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/12/2005 |
| What a beautiful and well crafted story this is! I love your portrayal of both Gilraen and Bilbo, who has clearly grown and changed as the result of his adventures. I can't wait for the next chapter. Author Reply: Wouldn't a good part of Bilbo's own adventure be a prelude to preparing the next generation for their? Thanks for the feedback. | |
| Tigger | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/12/2005 |
| Poor Gilrean. There really isn't very much we know of her, but it had to be heartbreaking to suddenly be uprooted from all she knows and her family at a time she needed them the most, to journey and then stay in Rivendell for the sake and safety of her son. Then to have so many rules and restrictions on what she can do or say regarding her son and his birthright. No wonder she unloaded as much as she could to Bilbo. And then for Gandalf to realize the way he did about who and what Estel was. I can imagine quite clearly how delighted the look on his face was. His talk w/Gilrean in the garden was wonderful. To give comfort to her and also to assure her the spirits of her two sons will go where they should go. I can't imagine the bittersweetness that knowledge would bring. You're doing a fantastic job w/this so far. Looking forward to more!! Author Reply: Yes, it would be very bittersweet, knowing she will not watch the growth of the other two children who should have been her children. And Gandalf would be as surprised as everyone else as to Aragorn's survival as Estel. So glad, Tigger, that you are enjoying this. Thanks for the feedback. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/11/2005 |
| Amazing. You have such original ideas, and they really make one think. To know that Gilraen should somehow divine Bilbo's future role as a teacher of her lost children, and that Gandalf is beginning to see the shape of it. Author Reply: Am glad you find them thought provoking, Dreamflower. They are beginning to perceive, and yet are still not quite believing, I fear. | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 7/11/2005 |
| Oh, another fic, and so soon after your last! *beams happily* I had started to have withdrawal symptoms - I fear you have badly spoiled me with your daily updates! And this one has a quite interesting thema. I loved the first meeting between Bilbo and Gilraen and his view of how his adventure and his status as bachelor will be seen in the Shire. And I loved Gilraens dream about her lost sons and how they will be born somewhere else. Another lovely part was how Estel played with his imaginated brothers and how he not only hunted and fighted, but healed as well. And Elrond was very nice and understanding. I look forward to more! Author Reply: I'm glad you appreciate the theme. It's heartening. And remembering my own imaginary playmates when I was a child, I thought it very likely Estel would do much the same. | |
| meckinock | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 7/11/2005 |
| This was a really delightful look at Bilbo. His encounters with Gilraen and Estel were wonderful,and it was interesting to see Rivendell through the eyes of an interested outsider. Gilraen's anguish over her lost children was an intriguing twist. It's hard not to speculate about where these two lost ones might pop up again. In the meantime, Estel seems to have a vivid imaginary world going. Bilbo is wonderfully sympathetic to the loneliness of an only child, and I laughed when Elrond, told about his latest adventure, calmly inquired as to whether he'd done a good job patching up his imaginary playmates. Author Reply: Yes, we see all of Estel's studies sort of reflected in his play, including the healers training. So glad you are enjoying it. | |
| Radbooks | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 7/10/2005 |
| A new story so soon after you finished your last one! I'm very excited and I really enjoyed this first chapter. I loved the meetings between Bilbo and both Gilrean and Estel, oh and then with Elrond. I liked the scene with Gilrean and her 'meeting' Iluvatar and him explaining what he was going to do - you could feel her anguish and his reassurance of his caring for all of them and that he had it all in his hands. Even though it was very difficult for her, at least she was able to have knowledge that it would ultimately work out for Aragorn. I was wondering if this story would be going on into the time when Aragorn was older - like up until he meets the hobbits or sometime later into his life. I know we had 'talked' at one point during your last story about the story Aragorn told the hobbits about how the rangers discovered who he was and I thought you had mentioned at that time that it might make an interesting story. Well, maybe you don't want to give that much of your story away at this time, but I was curious! :) Thanks again for starting a new story so soon. Author Reply: I briefly touch on Aragorn's time as a new recruit, but just barely do so. The story is mostly looking at Gilraen and Bilbo, together and singly, I think. But am glad you are enjoying it. Thanks! | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 7/10/2005 |
| Ah! *deep and satisfied sigh*. Great beginning Larner and the immediate attraction between Bilbo and Gilraen was perfect - cemented by the exchange of information dear to the heart. And now you have me wondering about possible spiritual and emotional connections between Bilbo and Elrond. How do they both react,as foster Fathers, to Sam, Frodo and Aragorn coming to Rivendell and then setting off on the quest? Thank you for the intro tag; I am very honoured. How did you subdue the other Nuzgul to nurture this one first? Only tranquiliser darts I hope! Author Reply: Glad you like it so far, Harrowcat. This one didn't indicate it would be as long and complicated a story as the other one, who is purring with the cats as I work on its story as well. At least it is out of the bag of cat sand and into the computer now. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 7/10/2005 |
| What an interesting premise. I know that I am looking forward to more. I have been missing your stories since you finished the last one. I really like your Bilbo; so curious and intelligent, and yet still very hobbity. I love his frank admission that it was only pride that stung him into going along with the Dwarves. And his observations of the child Estel are very astute. Oh, boy! *looks forward to updates from Larner now* Author Reply: I always loved how Bilbo decided to go with the Dwarves mostly to prove them wrong when they characterized him as "an excitable little chap" and so on. I could see myself seeking to prove myself in much the same way. But I wished to also explore how he went from the reader of adventures to the one who prepared Frodo and Sam for their own adventure. Also, as I'd described him before as one who'd begun sharing the knowledge and wisdom of Rivendell with his various cousins and so on via copying and binding books, I wanted to see how he'd begun that project--and this is what came out. | |