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Whispers of the Dragon  by shirebound 26 Review(s)
Grey WondererReviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/7/2005
I have never read this one before and I am enjoying it very much. I liked the discussion that Frodo and Sam had with Aragorn about age. I suppose that it must have been quite a shock to see Bilbo again and realize that he had aged so much without the ring and it must have been a concern of Frodo's that once the ring was gone he would begin to look his proper age as well. I look forward to more of this one.

TiggerReviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/7/2005
Yes Aragorn, Sam *does* do everything else well. Especially helping Frodo when he most needs it.

Loved Aragorn picturing Gandalf paddling w/that hat. *snort*!! That *is* quite the picture indeed. :oD

This looks right up there w/your usual quality m'dear. Looking forward to seeing where this heads as our favourite Fellowship heads down the Anduin. :o)

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/7/2005
I now understand the title and approve of it. Nice look at Frodo's concerns for the future, and how the Ring is now trying to get at Frodo via vanity and concerns for how he might age.

girlofringReviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/7/2005
I just love it. it really is book base and hits on some hard questions answered that might have talked about during that part of the quest. Thank you for a delightful storyline that I cannot wait until the next installment.

GamgeeFestReviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/7/2005
This is off to a great start. I love the way Aragorn and Sam are able to make Frodo smile and even laugh despite everything that is weighing upon his mind. I love that Pippin is acting more mature already. Sam's vehemence about being in a boat is perfect, and that was a good analogy between the dragon and the Ring.

SlightlyTookishReviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/7/2005
Wow, what a great beginning! There are so many interesting things here: Frodo's aging, speculation about Gandalf's plans, but my favorite is the idea of havign to undergo a transition between Lorien and the outside world. It makes so much sense given the strange passage of time in that land. Thank you for posting this story here!

AndreaReviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/7/2005
I remember this chapter, but luckily I've completely forgotten how the story went on. So, I'll be with you :)

Maybe, it's a good thing that Frodo found the source of his youthful appearance. I'm not so sure, if Bilbo ever found out.

And I loved this:

“Forget about the paddling, Sam. Frodo is right --- you do everything else very well indeed.” - Very, very true!

AmyReviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/7/2005
Eee, it's a delight to find this unexpected story, shirebound!

*savors fic*

Poor Sam in a boat reminds me of cats walking through water and shaking their paws, all twitchy.

I love Strider's reminders about Rules for a Fellowship on a Dangerous Quest.

And I adore Aragorn carrying sleepy!Frodo. *squee*

TheHobbitWaffleReviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/7/2005
I remember this one!

Aragorn put his arm around Sam’s shoulders. “Forget about the paddling, Sam. Frodo is right --- you do everything else very well indeed.”
Amen, sister.

LindeleaReviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/7/2005
Random impressions:

A little Pippinhealing is a wonderful thing to anticipate.

I like the precautions Sam and Merry take as they are settling to sleep.

Frodo is so very understanding about Sam and paddling... he knows just the right thing to say.

Frodo and the "age thing"--that is one of the ways I reconciled myself to such a young actor playing him in the films.

“Fifty is hardly old and frail,” said Aragorn after a few minutes. “I passed 50 quite a few years ago, and I can still stagger about and feed myself on occasion.”
Just love that flash of humour.

...and Sam is so very wise in this chapter.

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