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In the Mind's Eye  by shirebound 20 Review(s)
lbiloverReviewed Chapter: 2 on 11/12/2011
Finally got a chance to read the first two chapters and oh, what a scary idea that the Nazgul is now inside Aragorn. *shivers* You described the Black Rider's POV so very well. *more shivers* But thank goodness Glorfindel has some idea that something isn't right. I can't wait to find out how they will manage to get the information they need from Sam.

Author Reply: The Professor wrote some scary characters! It's eerie to try to see events through their eyes. Thank you so much for reading. Dear Sam definitely holds one of the keys to getting this all sorted out.

IorhaelReviewed Chapter: 2 on 11/12/2011
Oh, this is lovely. I love how you write Glorfindel. I wish they had him in the movies. :(

Author Reply: Thank you. It took me many years to get more comfortable writing Elves. I'm so happy you like this portrayal of Glorfindel.

Baggins BabeReviewed Chapter: 2 on 11/12/2011
Eeeeps!!! This is very creepy, Shirebound! Of course I know it's a Shirebound story so things will be resolved in the end but what a frightening idea - those Ringwraiths get everywhere!

Can't wait to see where this goes - and of course, my favourite Elf if wary and suspicious. No wonder he's managed to survive all manner of things in his very long lives. :-)

Author Reply: LOL, never fear! Every tale eventually turns into a "Shirebound story". *grins*

Thank you so much for reading, BB. I don't believe I've tried to write Glorfindel before, except in a teensy ficlet somewhere. The Professor told us how unusual he is, and it's interesting to try to figure out how he might have been aware of this strange event.

Lily BagginsReviewed Chapter: 2 on 11/12/2011
Oh man... *rubs hands together* This is getting good!

I have a real weakness for Glorfindel in stories, and especially when worried about Aragorn---I think he's a character way too under-used. So it's very exciting to see him here!

I LOVE the fact that Aragorn just does not remember a thing and shook it all off as nothing... a momentary weakness. And yet wise Glorfindel is just not so sure... yep, I'm wondering mightily what's going to happen next. It's going to be interesting, I'll warrant.

I'm so looking forward to more of this!



Author Reply: Thanks, Lily! Glorfindel is rather a new character for me. He tried his best to get Aragorn and the hobbits safely to Rivendell, but so much was out of his control. I'm having a wonderful time with this and am soooo happy you're enjoying it. There will be a *lot* of people worried about Aragorn. *twirls*

PeriantariReviewed Chapter: 2 on 11/11/2011
omg so cool that Samwise remembered something of importance! Very interesting that Aragorn may be affected. I'm excited to see where this goes! Awesome start! Can't wait for more! :D

Author Reply: Thank you very much! The Professor let us know about Sam's excellent memory for verse (or spell, in this case)... it's just a case here of retrieving it.

Grey WondererReviewed Chapter: 2 on 11/11/2011
That was so exciting. I think in trying to recall the words, Sam nearly fell under their spell. I hope Glorfindel is very careful if he tries to use Sam to find out what was said. This is very good. Can't wait for more of it.

Author Reply: Thank you. Yes, they're going to have to use delicate means to coax that spell out of Sam without harming him.

EllynnReviewed Chapter: 2 on 11/11/2011
Oh, really scary atmosphere! This chapter gives the readers uneasy feeling...

Author Reply: It's interesting to imagine things happening slightly differently during the Ford encounter. Thank you for reading.

DreamflowerReviewed Chapter: 2 on 11/11/2011
Oh my! Poor Sam-- just trying to remember the Black Speech makes him sick.

And poor Aragorn, who has no idea what just happened to him. Thank goodness Glorfindel seems to be alert to possible danger.

Author Reply: And poor Glorfindel, who couldn't be everywhere at once! Dear Sam with his excellent memory... he'll have to be handled gently if those dark words are to be coaxed out.

AntaneReviewed Chapter: 2 on 11/11/2011
How nice to see another chapter - the suspense mounts. That's going to be dangerous if Sam remembers those words...and as someone else pointed out, Gandalf's words at the Council though if Sam does say such things or Frodo mumbles something and disaster strikes, Gandalf doesn't have to say anything...dear me...dear me... I do love having you back, my dear!

Namarie, God bless, Antane :)


Author Reply: I love *being* back, my friend. Thank you. Now there's so much potential for that Black Speech to be heard in Rivendell! We'll have to wait and see what happens. :)

6336Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 11/11/2011
Ah, good, at least Glorfindel senses that there is something wrong and he has some idea of how to find out, now if only Sam can remember what was said!?

Huggs,
Lynda

Author Reply: Ahhhh... there are ways! Thank you so much for reading, Lynda.

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