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| Moments in Time by Larner | 14 Review(s) |
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| Queen Galadriel | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 9/15/2006 |
| Ted is hopeless. What miserable excuses for himself he makes, and when he receives good advice, he flings it to the ground and tramples on it. Pathetic. Absolutely pathetic. *sigh* But he's obviously one of those who, when people try to help him out of good will and mercy, won't lift a hand to accept it. It's really sad to see that in anyone. I wonder if Ted *could* have cleaned up his act and been redeemed in the end? And as always I love bits like these: It was Sam who answered him. "You think as Mr. Frodo was afraid of dyin’, do you? You obviously wasn’t by him on the mountainside, when both of us thought we was but a few breaths from death. No, Frodo’ll die there where he’s gone when it’s time for it, although hopefully that won’t come as soon there as it would’ve done here. Anyone as thinks Frodo Baggins was afraid of death never knew him at all--he was ready to die several times over, you know. No, he was one to face his fears, Frodo was. He didn’t leave ’cause he was afraid of dyin’, but because he’d become afraid of livin’ as life had become for him. He went so as he could learn again how to love life, embrace it and rejoice in it, afore he faces death the last time." The smaller Dwarf at last turned his attention back to Ted Sandyman. "Perhaps Frodo’s coming here to Hobbiton did somehow ruin your life; but if so, it was only because the contrast of his nature compared with your own showed just how shallow yours was, yours and this Lotho’s. I find I pity you, much as Frodo must have pitied you before me." Very well said. God bless, Galadriel Author Reply: They are beginning to appreciate in Hobbiton just how much Frodo did for everyone, and trying to make Ted face the fact he's done nothing but delude himself for years. But the likes of Ted Sandyman hate being pitied almost more than anything else, for to be pitied, as they see it, is recognition for just how little there is of worth in them--and largely because they refuse to let anything of worth inside them. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 9/15/2006 |
| "He didn’t leave ’cause he was afraid of dyin’, but because he’d become afraid of livin’ as life had become for him. He went so as he could learn again how to love life, embrace it and rejoice in it" This is a fascinating exchange. I really like seeing how Dwarves everywhere know and esteem Frodo, and even the hobbits are coming to realize his worth. And "your life was better because he lived here" is a marvelous way to look at the value of anyone's contribution, most of all Frodo's. Author Reply: I imagine this took place as Gimli was leading the first of his party to Minas Tirith to begin working on the repairs to the King's City. The Hobbits of Hobbiton and Bywater may not understand why Frodo left, but they certainly know how Frodo Baggins acted around them compared to Lotho and the Sandymans, and they'll defend his name before these folk who appear to know and honor him; and they learn a bit more of why Frodo did as he did along the way The real measure of a life is how many lives are touched for the better as that life is lived. | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 9/15/2006 |
| Oh, my friend, this is wonderfully done! I love the descriptions (especially of the dwarves in the beginning), and what a joy to hear Gimli's name spoken! The genealogical information was so naturally woven into the story, I felt right at home in that room full of hobbits. I do feel a little sorry for Ted, stoutly defending his father. And Sam, moving Ted into a decent house. Sam's a real gentlehobbit, no matter how high or low his antecedents. (hope that's the right word, I'm absolutely exhausted. been a long week. *hug* bet you're tired too, though, and hope you're keeping well) The difference between "respect" and the sort of caution one would use around an unpredictable dog was well explained. And I am interrupted, but hope to get back to read the rest of the story sometime in the next few days. Author Reply: I like to involve everyone in my stories, obviously; and I suspect Gimli and those heading toward Minas Tirith would be willing to discuss Frodo with those who knew him, and would feel willing to pull Ted's arguments to pieces, with the locals who are in the tavern finding themselves drawn into the discussion and pointing out the inaccuracies. And if it helps all see Frodo a bit better, so much the better for all. Life is stressful this evening, but that's life. | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 9/15/2006 |
| I loved this and Sam was, as always simply wonderful! I just love it when you write one of this series. I also love the title of this one. Author Reply: Sam is always wonderful, isn't he? So glad you appreciated it, and I think this was basically what Ted reduced himself to, a whine in the night. Thanks for the feedback. | |