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| Shadows of a Nameless Fear by Budgielover | 17 Review(s) |
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| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 1/12/2007 |
| Wow! A perfect ending! It was a wonderful idea to let this story end with the man with the creamed mushrooms. Thus, the beginning and the end of the story were connected. A perfect circle! I'm really impressed! “Are all hobbits so ruthless?” Faramir whispered to Gandalf. “We prefer to think of it as ‘practical’,” Merry interjected Practical indeed, but a little bit too practical for his own good, it seems ;-) I'm glad that Frodo was able to speak to Marly. It always helps to have someone to tell your fears to. And Marly had the right "distance" to him, not like the other members of the fellowship who were too much involved themselves. We know he did not find peace in Middle-Earth, but maybe this conversation helped him to be happy again for as long as possible. Thank you very much, Budgie! I enjoyed every chapter of this story :) Author Reply: Andrea dear, you are exactly right in why Frodo could speak to Marly when he could not to anyone else, even those who loved him most. Thank you for recognizing that! I am always so pleased when someone picks up on something not written, but logically implied. And at the same time, emotionally evocative of real life. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 1/12/2007 |
| What a perfectly delightful ending to such a thrilling adventure! I really liked Merry's clever solution to getting Pippin to "relax", LOL! And that he himself got rather somewhat relaxed as well I note--very good! All the sickroom interaction was lovely--especially Frodo's instant concern for and relief for his cousins, though I also was tickled by his confusion. “I suppose it is because they all have something to come back to. A sweetheart and a hole of his own for Sam, a family and land and position for Merry and Pippin. All I had was a Ring of fire and pain, and now even it is gone. I have … nothing.” So very sad, and so true to the way Frodo felt. I am glad he was able to talk about it to Marly, and I was so touched by the anxiety of the others, as they hoped for that. It was lovely to see Aragorn have a chance to reward Peter's family finally, and then the bit at the end with the mushrooms was just right! I'd been mourning those mushrooms on Frodo's behalf ever since it happened... Can't wait for you to start another tale! Author Reply: I'm so glad you enjoyed the story, Dreamflower my dear! It tickled me to see your comment on Frodo's creamed mushrooms ... it reminded me Our Movies, when the poor hobbit hardly ever gets to eat. Have you noticed that? Out of Rivendell, the crebain deny him Sam's stew. He won't eat in that scene above the Anduin.Faramir's men keep him from enjoying those rabbits. It makes me just want to sit him down and feed him... :) | |
| Elflingimp | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 1/12/2007 |
| Hey Budgielover thankyou for the ride it was great! Im sorry it has ended, but it was a wonderful and complete ending to a most interesting story! Hugs :) Author Reply: This one is over, Elflingimp, but there are more to come! I'm glad you enjoyed this one and hope you will enjoy the next one just as much. | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 1/12/2007 |
| Running very late now Budgielover but I just had to stay to appreciate this ending. Wonderful and all end neatly tied! Author Reply: *grins* And now life may resume as usual ... until the next story! | |
| Hai Took | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 1/12/2007 |
| Lovely ending! I must say you have a flare for comedy, even when things are serious but you make it work so well! Poor Frodo coming into consciousness and feeling faintly insulted by Aragron ;) Also his thinking about being bathed and "devoutly hoping it was Sam" who had done it! Sam is so generous and one of those characters that I always wish I could be more like! I loved that he carefully took care of everyone else before he himself tried to rest, dear Sam! I'm very glad that Frodo had such a wonderful person to listen to his terrible memories. This looks to be a wonderful start to his healing! He certainly has plenty of people around who want to help him! A very nice story and you really illustrated the whole "all' well, ends well" philosophy! Even giving the man with the mushrooms another chance! :) Thank you for such an exciting read! Author Reply: Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed the story, Hai. It's the little moments you mentioned, not the great drama, that endear these characters to us. The little flashes of humanness (or 'hobbitness') that we identify with. | |
| Cuthalion | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 1/12/2007 |
| Marvelous - I'm so glad that I decided to give in all those weeks ago and try this adventure! That idea with Marly coaxing his painful story out of the Ringbearer was sweet and gentle, and of course such a delightfully hobbit-centered tale ends with - mushrooms! *bows before a mistress of storytelling* Cúthalion Author Reply: I don't know if I deserve the bow (or the designation), Cúthalion, but I am grateful! | |
| eiluj | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 1/11/2007 |
| Whew! That story was aaal-most too stressful for me. Your threats of death and disaster are overly convincing! So I'm extra glad to have such a long and comforting final chapter. Loved Pippin's continued food-fixation -- even in the midst of his dreams. And it was nice to see Marly and Peter's family again. Author Reply: *faints* 'aaal-most too stressful' for YOU??? Then my work is done indeed on this story. Wait a second ... you said 'almost...' I guess I'll just have to work harder on the next one! :D | |