harrowcat
· 14 November 2005
· Chapter 7: Stout Hearts
Too quiet."
"I see," Legolas smiled. They were checking the boats for any damage. "No hobbits talking, pestering, eating, stirring things up, running about..."
"That is exactly what I said. Unnatural."
I could quote the whole chapter Shirebound but I had better not. I love the mutual appreciation society going on between them all. All earned of course.
And Merry trying to get a full piece of lembas made me crack up! I'll bet that Frodo and Sam won't see Lembas as a treat by the end of the quest!
SlightlyTookish
· 14 November 2005
· Chapter 7: Stout Hearts
A delightful chapter! I like the conversations between Legolas and Gimli, and Aragorn and Merry (it's so rare for those two to have any interaction!). Your Pippin is so sweet and unselfish, I loved the bit with him sharing the lembas, it's just the sort of thing such a good-hearted hobbit like him would do! *hugs Pippin and you*
French Pony
· 14 November 2005
· Chapter 7: Stout Hearts
I love the little scene with Legolas and Gimli at the beginning. Their newfound friendship seems to have given them both a reason to hope for a future, which I'm sure they sorely need right about now.
And good ol' Pippin. One effect of a long, dangerous journey is that he's learned both how to conserve food and how to share it. What a change for someone from such an abundant land as the Shire.
Cuthalion
· 14 November 2005
· Chapter 7: Stout Hearts
Absolutely wonderful, Janet. You have such a gentle way to portray them - the gruffiness of Gimli, the elvish foresight of Legolas (and you are one of the rare authors who give him a delightful, gentle humor!) and of course the hobbits and your very special Aragorn. I love this story, very much.
Lady Jaina
· 9 November 2005
· Chapter 6: Son of Gondor
loving it
aprilkat
· 7 November 2005
· Chapter 6: Son of Gondor
I love the way that Pip has so worked his way into all their hearts, especially the two men.
But it leaves Boromir even more open to the call of the Ring, and plays upon Frodo's natural guilt.
Poor Boromir. *sigh* He is such an honorable man. So sad...
lbilover
· 7 November 2005
· Chapter 6: Son of Gondor
Boromir is such a sad and tragic figure, especially as you write him. I don't think I will ever read the end of FOTR now without feeling a sorrow and sympathy for him that I would not have felt without your scenes between him and Frodo. I also love how you show the Fellowship caring for each, especially Frodo and Sam seeing Aragorn's weariness and making him rest. Very lovely!!
Linda Hoyland
· 5 November 2005
· Chapter 6: Son of Gondor
A very touching chapter I love the way Aragorn cares for Pippin and the other Hobbits care for him.Thank Goodness Pippin is not badly hurt.I am loving this story.
French Pony
· 5 November 2005
· Chapter 6: Son of Gondor
Oh good, Pippin is okay. I love that the rock didn't stand a chance against his hard head. It's such a wonderfully hobbity backhanded compliment.
And this is only making Boromir's worries grow worse. The thing of it is, right now he's making an awful lot of sense.
Cuthalion
· 5 November 2005
· Chapter 6: Son of Gondor
Poor Pip... but Aragorn's question about a hangover was delightful. And I loved Sam's and Frodo's concern about Strider's wellness! And this:
"Do not take the Ring back to Sauron, Frodo. All will be lost." His arm tightened convulsively around the hobbit and his voice sank to an anguished, almost inaudible whisper. "All will be lost!"
Poor Boromir. Oh, poor Boromir. You know, Sean Bean did such a fine job to portray him completely different than I knew him from the books. You show him the same way as I saw him in the movies - thank you.
Larner
· 5 November 2005
· Chapter 6: Son of Gondor
The shattered stone seat, the description of the indications of past falls, the makeshift tent over Pippin--all are wonderful details which help us place the story and imagine the background in which it develops.
Here now Boromir and Frodo now share a physical symptom in the aching shoulder, one in which Boromir unconsciously becomes more a mirror of Frodo's own experience; and the lies of the Ring are using the apparent vulnerability of the Hobbits to continue to work on the man, just as in my idea of the time the Ring worked on Sam and Aragorn predominantly. When our virtues are distorted in such a way and made into dragons of their own, then we become close to our own falls.
Ainu Laire
· 5 November 2005
· Chapter 6: Son of Gondor
Poor Frodo. Poor Pippin. Poor hobbits. Poor Boromir. Poor Aragorn. Poor... all of them.
I think I'm having second thoughts of being part of the fellowship. It would sorta suck... yea. It would.
I'll just stick to being one who can read about their pains XD
Ainu Laire
· 5 November 2005
· Chapter 4: Speculations
Nice foreshadowing! That is a completely true statement; and I do love your comment on 'when Aragorn is king'... *swoons* Gah. I'm hopeless. I can never get my mind to stop focusing on him. *silly grin*
Ainu Laire
· 5 November 2005
· Chapter 2: Smoke and Mirrors
Woo! Frodo and Aragorn mini-angst! Much love!
Yes, I finally found time to read this... now going on :D
Garnet Took
· 5 November 2005
· Chapter 6: Son of Gondor
Aaaahhhh. The bits with Pippin were just precious. Aragorn is right, that rock didn't stand a chance.:) Very little does against that sweet little hobbit.
You know, I don't think Boromir even has a clue that the Ring is trying to seduce him. It preys on one's worst fears, or greatest ambitions, and it's victim never knows what even hit him, or her. Watching his slow slide into the darkness is making me a little more simpathic to him, just a little.
Thanks for the update. Looking forward to more.
Garnet Took.
Andrea
· 5 November 2005
· Chapter 6: Son of Gondor
After reading the last three chapters in a row, I must say, I'm really impressed with your Boromir! So devoted to the hobbits and as concerned about Merry and Pippin as Frodo is. The ring is constantly working on him, with more and more success, I fear. We know, to what end this process leads, and I always feel so sorry for Boromir. But that's the way the story goes, and you write it wonderfully :)
harrowcat
· 5 November 2005
· Chapter 6: Son of Gondor
I've been reading your responses to your reviews Shirebound and I am with Larner - I love both your dialogue and your detail. I have always felt for Boromir and you are making his desire for Frodo to go to Gondor even more plausible.
My favourite bit is...
I would have liked to bring something more to my father than the answer to a rhyme and the rumor of a king.
SlightlyTookish
· 5 November 2005
· Chapter 6: Son of Gondor
Aragorn felt the small hand in his slowly relax as Pippin fell back to sleep. He gently tousled the curly hair and smiled. "You scamp," he said softly. "That rock didn't stand a chance against you."
Squeeee! *melts* I love your Aragorn so much! The Pip-comfort was lovely as I expected and I'm enjoying all of Frodo and Boromir's conversations. Your Boromir is wonderful too...I love how you show his desire to protect - the hobbits, the people of Gondor - with that undercurrent of danger, that his protectiveness could go too far (which of course it does).
Lindelea
· 5 November 2005
· Chapter 6: Son of Gondor
I like seeing the conspiracy of hobbits, to get Aragorn to take more rest. And Frodo taking care of Boromir!
Poor Boromir. It's the Ring, working on him, isn't it?
And Pippin h/c! Very deftly done. I liked this, especially:
"That rock didn't stand a chance against you."
Lindelea
· 5 November 2005
· Chapter 5: No Safety
Ah, yes, it must have been difficult for Pippin to sit still for long stretches while they were in the boats...
This is just why I am so fascinating with writing in the Fourth Age:
Boromir put his arm around him. "You have seen battle, little one, but you have not yet seen war. The South is at war, Pippin. The eastern shore is either uninhabitable or held by the Enemy, and it has grown unsafe to dwell or farm too near the western shoreline. Perhaps someday the Anduin will be safe once again for bridges, boats, and people. Not yet. Not yet."
Starfire_Moonlight
· 5 November 2005
· Chapter 6: Son of Gondor
Poor Pippin, but I guess it could have been worse. And Frodo, the thought of his cousins in Mordor, knowing that they chose to come with him is just heartbreaking. And seeing Boromir slowly going mad cause of that darn Ring! *gives Boromir a hug* Though he might need one.
Pipkin Sweetgrass
· 4 November 2005
· Chapter 1: The Dragon
Well, this is off to a great start, I must say! I had not considered the Ring preying on Frodo in quite that way, but it makes sense! And Sam is so right about the dragons. You nailed the characters down tight. I'm bookmarking so I can read more later...
girlofring
· 4 November 2005
· Chapter 5: No Safety
Oh! thanks for clearing that up, thought I had gone crazy. It is still very good, beta or not. Can't wait for what's next.
Garnet Took
· 3 November 2005
· Chapter 5: No Safety
Excelent chapter. Watching Boromir's slow slide into madness is chilling.
I was so not expecting that boulder. But as soon as it missed Frodo, I knew just who it had to have hit. Now some of the fun starts. We've had a taste of Frodohealing, now us lovers of Pippinhealing get our chance.:)
Thanks for a fun and fascinating story.
Garnet Took.
Grey Wonderer
· 3 November 2005
· Chapter 5: No Safety
I like the way you've written Merry and Pippin's worry over Boromir's mood. I also like the fact that Boromir saved Frodo in this chapter. It gives them a positive bond before things get too dark. I do hope Pippin is all right. Frodo's guilt and worry are so well written here that I could almost feel them myself. Looking forward to more!