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| White Shores by Gentle Hobbit | 47 Review(s) |
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| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/10/2007 |
| Great start! I like your characterisation of Frodo very much. He has not adjusted yet to the Blessed Realm and I can understand his frustration and his jealousy of Bilbo, because the old hobbit managed the situation much better and faster. But in order to heal he must first find himself again. Building a home will help him do that indeed, but it will also help him to get "grounded" again. That's what he needs most, I think: to have a place, he can call home! I'm looking forward to reading more! Author Reply: He definitely needs to be 'grounded' again. That's a good way of putting it! | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/9/2007 |
| To find the healing he needs, Frodo will need to make adjustments indeed. Author Reply: He certainly will need to do so and will need help. | |
| Cuthalion | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/8/2007 |
| He must build a house? Splendid idea... creating himself a home, quite literally. This is quite intrigueing, dear - can't wait to see more! Cúthalion Author Reply: Finally there is more! And a response which is shamefully late, I'm afraid. I hope you continue to like the story. :) | |
| Telpethoron | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/8/2007 |
| This is very well written. I find it interesting that Frodo has been given something that he doesn't even realize at the time that he needs - a purpose to his life. In building a home, Frodo will come to find out just what kind of person he is. Looking forward to the next chapter! Author Reply: Thank you! I'm afraid both my response and the next chapter are rather tardy, but I'm glad that you liked the beginning of the tale. | |
| aprilkat | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/7/2007 |
| I love stories of Frodo in the Undying Lands. Each person, as you say, has a very different take. I can see is that your Frodo has a lot of healing to do just to adjust. I think having Celebrian help him is wonderful. (Also, it makes me happy to think of her reunion with her loved ones, although her pain at realizing that she will see none of her children again must be agonizing.) Author Reply: Frodo certainly has a lot of healing ahead of him and not in ways that he expects. Celebrian is very much a kindred spirit, I think. | |
| Queen Galadriel | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/7/2007 |
| I've enjoyed your stories before and I'm delighted I get to read this one from the very beginning! You write Frodo with such respect; his feelings come across as very real, and in character. I truly think Tolkien would approve. And I love your portrayal of Celebrian; very wise. She seems to understand Frodo very well, and I hope he takes her advice to heart. Yes, he must build a house, more than physically. I can't wait to see this continued! God bless, Galadriel Author Reply: Thank you very much for your kind words. Both my response to you and the second chapter have taken a while to appear; however, I hope you will continue to enjoy the story. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/7/2007 |
| "I did not know who I was here," Celebrían mused. "I had not come willingly, and I did not know this place. It was the Final Refuge, and it promised me healing, but I was alone. And I did not know who I was." "As I do not," Frodo said then and he raised his head. "Everyone has names for me: Ring-bearer; Iorhael they called me on the ship. But I don't know who I am any more. Everyone else seems to know, but I have lost myself." "And so," said Celebrían, "you must find yourself again. Oh my, this seems the beginning of a very Grand Tale. As you know, I'm most fascinated by Frodo's life in the West, canon or AU, as long as there's a chance of a happy ending (hope hope). :D Author Reply: I don't know if it will be a Grand Tale, but I certainly hope there's a chance for a happy ending. :) | |