Reviews (56)

storyfish · 6 March 2006 · Chapter 8: To add, or not to add?

Hooray for Sam! I loved his courage in this story, and his determination that Strider would do what was just. I also admire how deeply you went into his perspective, showing his frustration with not being able find the right words (but in the end, they ended up being the right ones after all). Oh, do continue this story! I, for one, would enjoy seeing King Elessar thank Sam for talking to him and reminding him to be merciful. (Although I don't know if that was the extra snippet you had planned for the story or not! ;-))

Anso the Hobbit · 22 February 2006 · Chapter 8: To add, or not to add?

Bring it on dear! :D

Anso the Hobbit · 22 February 2006 · Chapter 7: To See Justice Done

Oh, yay! This was a very well described gap-filler. :D And as I really should have said in the previous review: Sam is definitely Full-wise as Gandalf said. I laughed outright when you wrote his humor was back to pre-Party standards, lol! Oh, joy! :D

Anso the Hobbit · 22 February 2006 · Chapter 6: For Whom the Silver Trumpet Sounds

Oh! Such emotions. I love how you manage to weave humor into such a sober story as this and describe the customs I would never have given a thought if you hadn't described them, but of course the family need a place to recieve the dead.

Anso the Hobbit · 22 February 2006 · Chapter 5: If the Shroud Fits...

Oh, that was indeed close for Faramir! I am sure though that it will only do the citizens good to see the King and Steward about helping out in the rebuilding of the City.

Anso the Hobbit · 22 February 2006 · Chapter 4: All Tied Up and Nowhere to Go

This is a really hard case and Sam more and more sees Aragorn's view of justice and mercy here. I think I should ocmment more on this chapter because so much important is said but I'm a bit muddled so I don't have anything to say beyond what I have and that it is a great story and I love it of course! :D

Anso the Hobbit · 22 February 2006 · Chapter 3: A Fate Worse than Death

It is indeed up to Sam and as he knows the rest of the hobbits are taken care of and asleep he don't have to concentrate on their welfare as he would otherwise do instinctively. hahaha! I just love the way you write Sam in this story. :D I love the way he thinks and expresses himself and gets Strider just where he wants him. It is hard to comparison the life in the Shire and Gondor but Aragorn is right. A new leader can't throw everything old he doesn't like out without having to face the concequences. But now there is hope! I have always wondered if Beregon was happy in Ithilien though, we don't get to know much about that when reading ROTK. But it is mercy.

Anso the Hobbit · 22 February 2006 · Chapter 2: (Not to) Let Sleeping Kings Lie

This is a great story, Lin! It is indeed up to Sam and I am happy to see that he is the one who for once will be the one to persuade Aragorn and not one of the cousins. It is only fitting too that it should be a hobbit to persuade him to not let Beregond be killed. :)

Anso the Hobbit · 22 February 2006 · Chapter 1: For All the Good It Would Do

Sam definitely knows how to see things through and I am glad of his determination. It saved Frodo and I have the hopes that it might be what will save Beregond too. Off to next chapter!

Anso the Hobbit · 22 February 2006 · Chapter 0: Introduction and Author's Notes

I'ce come to this now and am excited to see what you have come up with. I remember from reading ROTK that I thought that pause was long too and couldn't understand why it was there, except to let the reader understand that it was a difficult decision for Aragorn and that he thought extra long and hard about it. "LifeWatch" sounds really exciting. I hope you will update it here soon. Thinking about you! Take care ((((((((((((Lin))))))))))))))

Larner · 20 February 2006 · Chapter 8: To add, or not to add?

Go ahead and add, Lindelea. It's been fun to contrast this with chapter 38 of my current fic, I've found. So far I've not seen a single rendition of this particular theme that I've read that I didn't like, actually.

Pearl Took · 19 February 2006 · Chapter 7: To See Justice Done

Oh, Lin, this just shines!!!! Wonderful on top of wonderful!!! Do post the wee extra bit and we'll give it a read. This was just so incredible. *sigh* MEWD!!!!!

Endaewen · 19 February 2006 · Chapter 7: To See Justice Done

Beautifully done!

demeter d · 19 February 2006 · Chapter 8: To add, or not to add?

Of course we want to read something more you have written! (Silly girl!) Yes, the story as you had it was well tied up, but we could always see what happened next, and next, they marry, they move over with Faramir, etc. Some of us would rather live in Middle Earth than where we live, and you paint that scenery so wonderfully! Seriously, I have much enjoyed everything else you have written. thank you for sharing. Oh, yes, a nice afterthought might be Aragorn sharing with Mr. Gamgee just how much impact his words had on him. I am sure there are many other possible bits here. Smiles!

Bodkin · 19 February 2006 · Chapter 7: To See Justice Done

Phew, I'm glad Aragorn hung out the matter for a while - until he managed to get the inspiration. And discovered that actually most people wanted him to find a solution that was not execution! (Note to Aragorn: You can be too careful to work within tradition.) he seemed to hear Gandalf's voice in his ear. But pity stayed his hand. Good on you, Gandalf. Good bit of haunting voice at the right moment. I'm glad Targon tried to break the news gently - good news being just as shocking as bad. Gilwyn, Bergil and Fargil are going to take a while to accept the new state of affairs. But I think the party tonight is going to be amazing. I like Sam's conclusion - and I suspect the lesson saw its way through to the scouring of the Shire.

utfrog98 · 19 February 2006 · Chapter 8: To add, or not to add?

Of course we are interested - this is a great story and very well told.

Elf Friend · 19 February 2006 · Chapter 8: To add, or not to add?

I'm ready for more! *excited*

harrowcat · 19 February 2006 · Chapter 7: To See Justice Done

How does one go about reviewing such a perfectly satisfying story? I was just champing at the bit to read it yesterday when I knew it was up but was out all day with 40 kids and then a friend called me with a crisis. I got home at 2am and then was restrained enough not to turn the computer on. (A true miracle that!) Am late for work now so all I can say is Brilliant, great, lovely wonderful.... *leaves still listing superlatives!*

harrowcat · 19 February 2006 · Chapter 8: To add, or not to add?

Lay on MacDuff! (or something like that *g*) Can't wait.

Bodkin · 19 February 2006 · Chapter 8: To add, or not to add?

Go on then! Stop teasing.

Dreamflower · 18 February 2006 · Chapter 8: To add, or not to add?

Consider this a vote *YES* to your additional snippet, and to any other snippets that may rear their fuzzy little heads, long ears and twitchy noses! *grins and sits back to wait for more*

Dreamflower · 18 February 2006 · Chapter 7: To See Justice Done

It was nice to re-read this all at one go! I am once more impressed by your grasp of this particular theme, and also how you keep everything straight, both with canon, and with your own universe.

demeter d · 18 February 2006 · Chapter 7: To See Justice Done

Lovely! Again, the very Tolkien touch of following one group, then the other. And the memory of Gandalf's voice, telling the tale of Bilbo and Gollum, far away in the dark of Moria. And the wondrous thing accomplished by THAT act of mercy. Two things I forgot to mention that I especially liked in the previous chapter; " Sam began to think that Gandalf's sense of humor had returned to its pre-birthday party level". and, "Sam stood there feeling as useless as a pair of boots in Bag-End".Great, both of them.Perhaps we now have a glimpse of what might have helped influence Aragorn's choice. And one last very memorable phrase, "You, speechless? This is an historic occasion!" Wonderful writing!

Larner · 18 February 2006 · Chapter 7: To See Justice Done

Aha! The inspiration finally came to him, and JUST RIGHTLY, of course. Loved the way Pippin and the others learned how the justice was done.

GamgeeFest · 18 February 2006 · Chapter 7: To See Justice Done

Wonderfully done! You painted that so realistically, I could feel Aragorn's hesitation and the moment he realized the meaning of Sam's words, and the elation of everyone at his ruling. I wonder what Beregond will say or do once he learns that it was by Sam's final plea that Aragorn was able to find a solution to spare his life.