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| The Acceptable Sacrifice by Larner | 14 Review(s) |
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| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 40 on 12/2/2005 |
| This is a really nice chapter: I love the farewell to those going north. Very nicely done indeed! But I was especially pleased by the hobbits' walk back up to the guesthouse--we got to see the incident with the cook in it's proper context. I also liked the way Frodo was able make the trip without getting sick--true, he had to stop and rest, but he made it, and I hope that will give him a feeling of accomplishment. I really liked the interaction between the cousins and Sam in this chapter. Just the four of them, mostly, and that has to be a bit of a welcome change for them. They really haven't had a lot of time to themselves since they have been re-united. Great chapter. Author Reply: You are right--for once it is just the four of them, able to just be alone together for a time. And I think it was about time Frodo should feel a bit better, at least. And this was when the meeting with Evamir and Ririon happened, so felt we ought to see it happen. We know that wherever he went Frodo managed to make an impression, and I'm just glad it was a good one. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 40 on 12/2/2005 |
| What a wonderfully hobbity chapter. I love seeing the hobbits so honored and respected, and Frodo's artistic gifts (dancing, singing, writing, now sketching) acknowledged. And his encounter with the cook was very well done. “An orphan, then, as I was.” The Hobbit’s eyes showed his own grief. “Do not let him be bereft again as he must have been when his parents died. And don’t let him come to hate or fear you.” :D Author Reply: So glad you appreciate seeing Frodo's own personal skills being brought out. He's not had the chance to draw since he was in Lothlorien, and even then it was only a small bit. And I wanted for the meeting with Evamir and Ririon to be shown with Frodo's natural authority obvious to all. I'm just glad Frodo didn't feel called upon to have to sock the poor cook! Thanks so much for the comments. | |
| French Pony | Reviewed Chapter: 40 on 12/2/2005 |
| I liked that the boy Frodo rescued was actually guilty of intentional wrongdoing. Otherwise, that scene would have ended up making Frodo far too sanctimonious for his own good, but having the boy actually deserve punishment is a nice balance. The Hobbits are dealing fairly well with their status as gift-receivers, but I think the guy in the art supply shop really did them the best favor of all. His gift is something that actually means something to Frodo -- not just food he can't eat, but help adjusting to the disability he incurred in saving the world, and a chance to reclaim a skill that clearly means a great deal to him. Author Reply: Ririon, the boy from the Dragon's Claw, has appeared in The King's Commission, and there he admitted he allowed the soup to burn on purpose. No, Frodo wasn't sanctimonious; but he never could bear to see anyone physically hurting anyone else. As for Master Iorhael--you are so right--his gift means the most in the end--materials for Frodo to reclaim his skill as a writer and artist, and the friendship of someone else with similar talents and interests, someone who accepts him as he is, and doesn't automatically idolize him because he is the Ringbearer. I'm certain he'd far rather be remembered as an artist, writer, and copyist than for losing a finger, myself. | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 40 on 12/2/2005 |
| Oh it is just great to see you filling in the gaps of your own writing with such loving detail Larner. Sort of a gap-filler within a gap-filler if you like. Except that people should be reading this first before your other pieces I suppose so it is scene-setting not gap-filling really! :) Now I am confusing myself. Anyway it is late here and I had better go to bed. Thanks for a nice end to rather a tough week! Author Reply: Okay--sounds as if traveling through the wilds (or should I say the "tames") of England is getting to be rather much. Yes, filling in gaps for my gapfillers indeed. And glad you liked Frodo's introduction to Ririon, Evamir Cook, the girl Linneth, and Master Iorhael. I thought I'd like to explore more of Iorhael's personality, for I found I really enjoyed what he revealed of himself in The King's Commission. Love to the Black Monster, and best wishes to your mom. | |