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| To The End of His Days by GamgeeFest | 217 Review(s) |
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| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 999999 on 11/13/2012 |
| *sniffle* I will miss you so much! I can't help but hope that someday you will wake up with your fic muse re-energized, because you have always been one of my favorites. I never knew what to expect when I started reading a new story from you, except that it would be fun and would likely include some interesting twists! I do hope you won't go away completely, and will be around on LJ to tell us what's up with your life, and that you might occasionally stop by to read a tale or two. (((((((((((((massive hugs))))))))))))))) Author Reply: Thank you so much, DF! It's been hard coming to this decision and many years in the making, but it's time to move on. Never say never, right? So it's possible I might pop in with the occasional fic, but I can't make any promises at this point. I'll still be on LJ, don't worry, and I'm still following a couple of stories. (((((((((hugs back))))))))))) | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 42 on 11/13/2012 |
| A perfect ending to a perfect tale. What more can I say? Author Reply: Thank you, dear! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 41 on 11/12/2012 |
| “Our adventures never end, Master Panthael. This is just the beginning.” How beautiful! Who could say after having passed away that there was nothing left to do? Sam received a very rare gift - and he deserved it! Author Reply: Sam is not the type to leave things undone, and if he regretted anything in his life, he made sure he resolved it right away. That's our Sam, a rare hobbit indeed. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 41 on 11/12/2012 |
| What a wonderful greeting! Yes, he's ready for this next adventure! Author Reply: He is indeed and what an adventure it will be! | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 41 on 11/11/2012 |
| This is such an appropriate chapter! I love Sam's instant recognition of Elbereth, not mistaking her for any other Valie. After all, he called upon her during the Quest, as did Frodo. You know, I was reminded of the song in "A Mid-Year's Walking Trip", which I am currently re-reading--and it seemed a very fitting thing to remember at this point in this story. Had you really been planning this for so long? The whole conversation about the stars and all seems like foreshadowing now. Author Reply: Elbereth has been watching over Frodo and Sam, and they did both call upon her, and with Sam's fascination with the Elves growing up, I think he'd be equally fascinated by Elbereth as well, she being the most beloved by them. It wasn't foreshadowing, per se, just what I always felt would be what would happen when one passes, and that hasn't changed since I wrote that song. I can't even say I had it in the back of my mind while I was writing these chapters, and I certainly had no intentions of ever writing about Sam's death when I wrote AMYWT. Sam didn't even meet Earendil originally, but instead bypassed Vingilot altogether, getting a glimpse of him only. Now I wonder if Earendil did see Sam waving to him all those times. Perhaps that's why Earendil picked him up. :D So no intentional foreshadowing, just serendipity. | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 41 on 11/11/2012 |
| An interesting chapter! It reminded me of the arrival into heaven in the last Narnia book for some reason. What a happy, easy, peaceful death. Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: I've never read the Narnia books besides the first one, but I'm flattered by the comparison nonetheless! Thank you! Sam deserves the most gentle of passings, and he accepted it. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 41 on 11/11/2012 |
| This is a truly beautiful story. Thank you for this gentle and peaceful transition. Author Reply: You're most welcome. It's been such a joy to write this through Sam's eyes. | |
| curiouswombat | Reviewed Chapter: 41 on 11/11/2012 |
| Oh - a lovely chapter. So good to think Sam feels he has nothing left undone, nothing regretted - and is ready to continue his journey. Author Reply: I can't see Sam as one to live with regrets or to let things go undone. That's not our Sam. Anything he felt was important enough, he'd make sure he saw to it as soon as possible, which is ultimately why he did have to sail. He had much left to do and see, even if he didn't know it. Now he's ready to continue. | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 40 on 11/11/2012 |
| You create beautiful images in this chapter and the chapter before! No, Sam is not dreaming. This is the start of his last adventure. And he is not alone, but has the best guide at his side one could wish for! Author Reply: Thank you! Sam will soon find he is waking up, in the best possible way! He has earned his passage and his guides are just as honored to have him as he is to be in their presences. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 40 on 11/11/2012 |
| Lovely! Once more you find the most marvelous imagery, and manage to capture Sam's poetic side, while still keeping his voice in character. Author Reply: Thank you, DF! I wasn't sure if I could pull this off in Sam's voice, but he's been a marvelous and astute narrator. Must be all those years of practice telling his children bedtime stories. :D | |