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The Latter Days by Elanor Silmariën | 162 Review(s) |
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Queen Galadriel | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 4/9/2006 |
It's so sad to see dear old Flour-dumpling (and I say it with affection) so thin, but at least his spirits don't seem to have suffered much. That was clever, having Frodo accept the job out of sympathy. I love the interlude at the end, especially this: “I understand, though, Frodo. Don’t think too badly of them for not gettin’ it or appreciating it. They don’t want to know what happened because they don’t want to believe anything so evil would have anything to do with us.” He makes me look at him again. “They want to believe they’re safe. And they are, because of you. They wouldn’t feel half as safe if they knew of all the dangers beyond our borders. I’m afraid the ruffians was as much as they could handle.” Beautifully put! And I like Rosie's appearance and her addressing the two as "lads." Yes, they're her lads, all right, and she's going to look after them both by and by. I know I keep saying this, Ellie, but I can't get enough of this! It's so delightful now to be able to follow your stories as you've followed mine and Antane's. And I can't wait till this is finished, because when it is, I'm going right back to the beginning and reading it all over again! :) God bless, Galadriel Author Reply: Wow, long review! Thanks for taking the time, I love that! Oooh Glad you liked that part! I wasn't sure it was going to work, but I'm glad you liked it! Thank you very much! God bless, mellon nin! Ellie | |
Frodo Baggins | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 4/8/2006 |
Oh Ellie! Another wonderful chapter to a truly wonderful story!! Good show! Namarie, mellon nin! God Bless, Frodo Baggins Author Reply: Thank you! Glad you're enjoying it! God bless, Ellie | |
Queen Galadriel | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 4/7/2006 |
Oh, I was so excited to see another one up so soon! :) You know, Ellie, if I may say so, I've seen great improvement in your writing even since you've joined SOA. Wish I improved that fast! :) Everyone is so wonderfully in character here! I had to laugh at the Gamgee sisters still liking Frodo, thinking back to "Pride..." Sounds as if Sam has some explaining to do to Rosie yet. I said everyone is in character, and so they are, but I'm especially impressed with how well you do Frodo's perspective! It's amazing! Can't wait for more, as always. :) God bless, Galadriel Author Reply: Thank you very much!!! *blush* God bless, Ellie | |
Arwen of Lorien | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 4/7/2006 |
Aww, I liked this chapter alot! You R such a good writer. Now we all feel kindly towards Lobelia, and sad again for Frodo. All that work! (Never realized!)And he is already so used up inside. I am glad Sam and Merry + Pip are there and strong for him. I like the way you write as if you were reading right out of Frodos diary! Next! Next! Next! Bacon! ;) ~God bless,~Arwen Author Reply: Bacon! Thank you very much, Arwen! What would Frodo do without his best friend and favorite cousins? God bless, Ellie | |
Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 4/7/2006 |
Poor Frodo. Poor prisoners, there in the lockholes. | |
esamen | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 4/7/2006 |
Hello again -- yes, I posted a fic here. It's under my SoA name esamen and it's titled Boromir in Rivendell. Not a real catchy title! But a lot of people liked it, if I say so myself. Classic Fellowship-in-Rivendell stuff. I'm working on writing and publishing also. Writing is great; publishing is tough! I finally self-published my first novel. I will try to sell my second one, though, when it's finished. Best wishes with your writing and with your future plans. Happy typing! Author Reply: OOooh! Cool! What is the name of your book? What is it about? Was it hard to self publish? I was thinking of doing that as soon as I'd saved enough money for a copywrite. I think I shall go put your story on my list so that I can read it. Namarie, Ellie | |
Queen Galadriel | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 4/6/2006 |
Oooo! I love it, Ellie! Of course going through all that together would make Sam and Frodo closer than ever, and I don't think Sam would worry about "ordering Mr. Frodo about," as can be seen in mystories. :) And you capture the surprise and wonder and confusion of the other hobbits excellently. Good, Merry and Pip, cheer him up. Please update soon! God bless, Galadriel Author Reply: I am so glad you like it! I will try to update as soon as possible. Thank you very much! God bless, Ellie | |
Frodo Baggins | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 4/6/2006 |
Oh wonderful, Ellie! I loved this! It's so sad! I love your Frodo. He's so book cannon. :) Keep writing and I'll keep reading! :) God Bless, Frodo B Author Reply: Thank you very much mellon nin! *blush* God bless, Ellie | |
esamen | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 4/6/2006 |
Hello there Elanor S! I am thrilled to read your new story. I'll have to go look up your other one now and read it too! You have really put this together very well. Nice work with the dialogue, the POV, and the characterization of each hobbit. I enjoyed the whole chapter and I look forward to the next one. I am a big fan of Tolkien's books, having read them long ago, and I also love to write. So I look for fics that stay fairly close to LOTR canon and that are well written. This is very good! Are you a serious writer? that is, do you study the craft and have plans to write your own book someday? You should . . . you've got the talent. Please hurry back to your keyboard and post Chapter Two soon! I'll be watching for it! Esamen Author Reply: Thank you very much!!! Have you written any fic's here? I don't recognise your name. Yes I am a serious writer, I've been writing stories since I was nine, and decided about a year later that I wanted to be a Young Adult Novelist. I've got ideas for exactly one hundred and twenty origional stories, though most are only paragraphs and not worthy of the title "Story" I am currently working on getting a story published, but the first company I tried turned it down. Oh well. Thank you very much for reviewing, and I hope you come back again! God bless, Ellie | |
harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 4/6/2006 |
Ooh this is a nice start Elanor. I am looking forward to more and love the way Sam is looking after Frodo and vice versa. Author Reply: Thank you very much for reviewing, I'm glad you are enjoying it! God bless, Ellie | |