Reviews of A New Road - Stories of Arda

Mirkwoodmaiden · 17 April 2008 · Chapter 1: A New Road

My dear BB! You have out done yourself, my dear. Such wonderful and warm detail. It is just what I would have imagined have happened. Sam pondering his wonderful life. My eyes teared a bit when I read that Frodo died in the King's arms. *sniff* It was just imagined so feelingly; I really enjoyed it! MM

Author's reply

My dear MM, Thank you for that - I'm glad you liked the story. Not quite sure where it came from but once the bunny sank its teeth into my ankle I had no choice! I hope you enjoyed the little glimpses of Sam's children grown up.

Queen Galadriel · 16 February 2007 · Chapter 1: A New Road

I've been busy with school--I swiched and it's been quite a transition--which is why I haven't caught up. But I must confess I was half eager and half afraid to read this one. It's so gentle, so sweet, so peaceful. That verse at the end never fails to make me want to cry, and this time it did bring tears, maybe because of the beautiful way you used it. God bless, Galadriel

Author's reply

I'm so glad you liked this, even though it was sad - in a happy sort of way. I figured it wasn't so impossible that Violet and Frodo-lad married. Lads often fall in love with their sisters' friends after all.

harrowcat · 30 December 2006 · Chapter 1: A New Road

A lovely ending of this part of his journey for Sam. Great to see all the cats. I always say that if the dogs who have been part of my life are not there to greet me then I'm not going.! *g* Glad this wanted to be written.

Author's reply

Oh yes, I think I'll be flattened in the rush when I arrive at Rainbow Bridge - dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea-pigs.......... I'll be bowled over! :-)) Sam deserves a good and gentle end. Happy New Year!

Tigger · 29 December 2006 · Chapter 1: A New Road

Oh...This was so lovely and sweet and gentle. I especially loved the touch that Frodo-lad saw them hug the Mallorn before going on their way. This is a wonderful take on Sam's end of one journey and the start of another in your Reunion universe. I am looking forward to reading more of Old Scores though. Have a very Happy New Year my friend!! :o)

Author's reply

I'm sure they would have given the mallorn a hug before leaving. Glad you enjoyed it though. I had doubts about posting this but the story insisted on being written, and now I'm glad it was. Working on what will probably be the last chapter of 'Old Scores' at the moment. Happy (and Healthy) New Year!

Ami · 29 December 2006 · Chapter 1: A New Road

This is beautiful, BagginsBabe. I've been curious about this date for a long time in your AU, and you've delivered it wonderfully. I would love to see the in between years and find out how the wonderful things that you have hinted at come to pass.

Author's reply

This story just popped into my mind one day and refused to go away. I had grave doubts but I'm glad I posted it and it seems right. Don't worry - there will be lots more stories and you will see many of these events.

Andrea · 29 December 2006 · Chapter 1: A New Road

Wow! There was so much new information in this chapter! I'd like to read about the time that has passed, and about all the Bag End cats. It was a lovely idea to let all those cats appear one by one to show good old Sam that it was about time! "Stars and glory! Is it really as easy as this?" I hope it is that easy, for all of us! But, let's wait until we are at least 104 years old ;-) Thank you very much!

Author's reply

Amen to that! I thought dear Sam deserved a gentle passing, and I'm sure the cats would come with his two dearest to bring him home. Glad you enjoyed it.

Dreamflower · 29 December 2006 · Chapter 1: A New Road

What a lovely ending for your beautiful AU! But I do hope you will show us still how so many of those lovely things happened in the meanwhile!

Author's reply

Don't worry, Dreamflower! There's plenty more stories to come. This plot bunny jest kept chewing my ankles until I wrote it. I'm so glad you liked it. Happy New Year! Author Reply: Jest? Just! That's what happens when cats wander across the keyboard!

lovethosehobbits · 29 December 2006 · Chapter 1: A New Road

Oh, I loved this! So wonderfully sweet and warm and HAPPY, even tho' our boys died. Really well done.

Author's reply

So glad you liked it. I'm relieved it wasn't too sad - I didn't want to make everyone cry!

Kitty · 28 December 2006 · Chapter 1: A New Road

That was a bit sad, true, but wonderful written. Once or twice I had already wondered if I'd ever know how you would solve the problem what happened with Frodo and Sam in the end. Now I know :) Loved the idea of Sam first seeing all the cats and then Frodo and Rosie arriving to accompany him. And I was somehow glad Frodo-lad saw them and was comforted knowing his father wasn't alone but with the two hobbits he loved most. And I was glad Aragorn was there for Frodo years before. Oh, and it is good to know what became not only of Sam's children, but of the Sandymans as well. The shy little Violet as the Mistress of Bag End and Will as Head Groom for Pippin and all this is a lovely image. Thank you, that was a beautiful ficlet! A Happy New Year to you!

Author's reply

Thank you for reading and reviewing. Nothing like feedback to warm the cockles of an author's heart! Had to have the cats in there somewhere, and I'm sure Rose and Frodo would have come back for Sam. That must have been comforting for Frodo-lad. Yes, Violet as Mistress of Bag End - who would have thought it? With three of his children married into Sam's family, Ted Sandyman must be spinning in his grave!! :-)) Happy New Year!

Larner · 28 December 2006 · Chapter 1: A New Road

Oh, yes, the proper goodbye for our beloved Sam, had all stayed in the Shire. And he went accompanied by the two he loved the most!

Author's reply

I couldn't think of a more appropriate departure for Sam, and naturally his two dearest came to fetch him. This plot bunny would not rest until I'd written it out! Happy New Year, Larner!

Antane · 28 December 2006 · Chapter 1: A New Road

I wish it could have been this way - that Frodo never needed to leave and had been with his Sam all that time and that Aragorn saw him again too. And now Sam is back with both sides of his heart. A blow for Frodo-lad and the clan but still hopefully a happiness that Sam is happy. Love the little automatic wave back, a goodbye. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)

Author's reply

I'm sure Frodo-lad understood that it was Sam's time to go. The hobbits are a rural people, close to Nature and the seasons, and I'm sure they are philosophical about partings. So glad you enjoyed it.

shirebound · 28 December 2006 · Chapter 1: A New Road

Bronwe Athan Harthad. Every little hobbit child knew what that meant. A copy of the Red Book was now in every Shire school and there was a magnificent copy in the Great Library at Michel Delving, which was opened by King Elessar on Frodo's seventy-fifth birthday. The other marker just said:- Rose Gamgee, wife and mother, 1384 - 1482. No Rose more beautiful. Oh my, how lovely. And this is the gentle, sweet passing that dear Sam deserves.

Author's reply

No-one deserves this peace more than Sam. To just step gently from one world to another is what we all wish for those we love. I just had to write this and I had my doubts, but now I'm very glad I did. Thank you for the lovely comments.

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