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| The Acceptable Sacrifice by Larner | 23 Review(s) |
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| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 10/23/2005 |
| What a hopeful, encouraging chapter! That the Ringbearer had become so involved with their folk and their rehabilitation impressed all, and he won even more respect that day, although he didn’t recognize it. That some of those whose cases he’d just related had been sinking themselves into deep depression, feeling themselves useless, until his interest in them caused them to consider alternatives I love that. This is the exact theme I tried to write about in my story "Quarantined" -- that if someone you think is special gives *you* special attention, it causes you to flourish, and think more of yourself than you did before. Wonderful story! Author Reply: Unconsciously Frodo is doing exactly the best thing for his own bouts of depression and malaise--helping others, taking an interest, and serving as the catalyst for thought that there is something that can be done to help make things better. That doesn't mean it will heal him, but helps him as well as those he speaks with to find the hope all need once more. I haven't yet read Quarantined, although now I'm going to have to seek it out, of course. Thanks so much for the feedback, Shirebound. | |
| demeter d | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 10/23/2005 |
| a wonderous, lovely chapter. So full of light. But my very favorite part was where you had Sam speak. He sounded just exactly like Tolkien's Sam! Do go on. Author Reply: I really love Sam, which was why I wrote my first story from his point of view. So glad you love the way I write him, for I try to stay true to his character. And am so glad you appreciate how the light is beginning to manifest itself better now. Thanks so much for the feedback, Demeter. | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 10/23/2005 |
| Oh devious and wonderful Aragorn! And clever Frodo! I love the way you are foreshadowing his quiet encouragement of good ideas in the Shire later. I am glad you got the leather worker involved in the chairs - much too uncomfortable otherwise. Now, how about some suspension? That is field, not the smooth paths of Minas Tirith they are rolling over! *g* But loved the rest of the chapter too - as usual, especially the Elessar stone. Author Reply: I agree, suspension is necessary; but that will take trial and error, of course. Have loved collections of historical wheelchairs and basketchairs I've seen, and felt this would be a good place to show how such MIGHT have begun their evolution. And Frodo is proving the catalyst, while both he and Sam are showing the good folk of Gondor that there are ways of getting around apparent dead ends. And so glad you appreciate the rest of the chapter as well. Thanks so much for the feedback! | |