Reviews for In The Grey Twilight |
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![]() ![]() ![]() Trilliah - a reviewer after my own heart! We kindred spirits are drawn together. This fic gets better and better. My lips are quivering and I'm almost crying; I'd wager listening to 'Iris' by the Goo Goo dolls as I read it was a bad idea emotions wise. Coincedental, too, though; "And I'd give up forever, to touch you, 'Cause I know that you feel me somehow. You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be; And I don't want to go home right now..." *sniff* I would be profound and explain why I'm loving this, but I already have. It just gets more emotive and wonderful. The imagery of the sea as a constant companion has enhanced my viewing of the story , which is fantastic - I want fic to challenge and move me. Also, the line: 'As he fought back the volcanic upheaval in his chest, he felt Frodo's cool white hand on his arm, and something fluttered inside him like great soft wings...' is wonderful. Great wings in your chest; that is the feeling, dead on. Do as much soul searching as it takes you to keep this almost translucently beautiful fic coming. I will wait! Well, I'll get impatient too; but only in the nicest possible, *encouraging* sense. :D |
![]() ![]() ![]() This is absolutely beautiful. Very poignant and bittersweet. I love the way you have put Frodo's feelings across. I thought the idea with the rocks from Mount Doom was inspired - how on earth did that come to you? My other favourite bit in the whole thing so far has been, of course, the gift exchange. I thought it wonderful, the way Sam gave Frodo a pen. What a wonderful gift for him, even if it is not quite what he desires :) And I also loved the watch, and it's inscription, and the way Frodo said . "It's just a thing. It's not what I'd give you, if I were the Lady and could grant wishes." Thank you so much for writing this, and I do hope you carry on! |
![]() ![]() Aw, sadness is fine. *grins* I just like to complain. But I'm actually addicted to angst, so this story is just perfect. I was so excited to see another chapter! Would that everyone updated this often (myself included...*glances around guiltily*). And thanks for the warning that the next chapter will be a while-nice to know. So! Where to even start? I'm adoring this story more than I have words to express. I can't really say why, exactly...well, yes I can. It's because it feels like an extention of Tolkien, that's why. That's the most basic reason. Your use of canon is probably one of the best I've ever seen-an example being the "Samwise" name reference. I'm always so psyched when authors know Samwise means 'half-wise'-a lot of people (even the BBC radio version!) seem to think it means Sam's 'wise,' when it actually means the opposite. Then just...well, all of this is wonderful! I like slash in all its forms, and I'm going to have to agree with another one of the reviewers-this is very much non-physical slash. I mean, it doesn't MATTER if it's physical or not, the way you write it. It *transcends* the physical. It's not even *necessary*, because it's a love between *souls*. And the fact that the love doesn't lay its foundation in anything physical is just another way of demonstrating how *deep* it is. Not that physical is bad-not at all! Just that it's wonderful that you can write it *unnecessary*. *pauses to read what she's written* Does that make any sense? I mean, physical love would just be one way of expressing it-but you do so just as well with an embrace or a glance. Oh, and the *gifts*-those were *wonderful*! I love the inscription in the watch. It's so...well, just PERFECT! And the quill...they just seem to *know* what to give one another. I'm very interested to see where this ends up. I'll be happy either way, because the reading of it was so enjoyable-even if you *do* end it sad. *grins* And yes, I agree-all great stories like this do have an undercurrent of saddness. And it's so achingly beautiful-Frodo and Sam genuinely want only the best for one another, their own wants be damned. Pardon the language. :) So yes! If you hadn't caught on by now, I'm adoring this story, the style, just...EVERYTHING about it. And I'm sorry if this review is somewhat incoherent. I tend to get that way sometimes. :) So! Looking forward to whatever brilliance you bestow upon us next! :) Thanks so much for writing! ~Trills |
![]() ![]() ![]() This is excellent! Very sensitive and beautifully written - I was really moved by it. Looking forward to the next chapter! |
![]() ![]() ![]() "Do you suppose there's a bit of It, melted and hidden, in all those rocks?" Wow, what a concept! I think there might be a whole story just in that short sentence. This is truly beautiful. Even though I suspect we know where it's going, there's always hope things might turn out differently? No matter, I look forward to future chapters eagerly. |
![]() ![]() ![]() This is a beautifully written piece. I especially love the lines, "...it was a bit like tending a little fire whose embers were flickering and needed constant care." and "It's like a never ending sunset for me." Such sweet poignancy! On to Chapter 3... |
![]() ![]() Hobbit angst totally rules... please write part 3 soon. I can't wait to read more. Beautiful, just beautiful |
![]() ![]() Oh wow... that was so amazingly done. I love the way you portrait their relationship. I'm so close to crying right now, and I never cry. I can't choose a favorite part, everything line is beautiful. Please, please write the next part soon. |
![]() ![]() ![]() Hey, this is fantastic! Had me all choked up when Sam announced the baby. *sniff* Can't wait for the next instalment! ( : |
![]() ![]() ![]() This is good! Huzzah! Need more! Poor Frodo |
![]() ![]() ![]() That was absolutely beautiful. I agree wholeheartedly with shirebound; the line 'How could he describe a friendship that had gone to the very end of the world?' was wonderful. And 'How could he name a love that carried the weight of Middle-earth on its shoulders?' This is the sort of thing that made me sob in the book, made me weep in the first movie, and has made me decide to take a scarf into the cinema with me to watch ROTK, because when they get to Mt Doom, I'll need to stuff it into my mouth to muffle my wailing. I read an interview with EW today; he said there is a part in ROTK when (look away if you don't want to be spoiled), with the Ring now immensely affecting Frodo, Sam picks him up and says "I can't carry the Ring. But I can carry you." They want us to watch this and NOT cry so hard we'll get thrown out of the cinema? While Sam and Frodo's friendship in LOTR is so beautiful it makes my heart ache, the one part of the book that makes me cry more than anything else (barring the end and the description of the Fellowship finally leaving Middle Earth in the Appendices, obviously), is when Pippin finds the confused and hurt Merry wandering the streets of Minis Tirith. Their friendship is one I also really love; and the change to them both had endless tears dribbling down my face as I read it. The other thing I like about this is the way you have written Sam and Frodo. I've never gone for 'Ooh, Frodo fancies Sam' or vice versa, its just *not* the relationship that they have. The point that you have made is that it transcends anything like that. It is a connection so deep that any boundaries of love or attraction or anything dissolve. They could be friends forever, or they could take the relationship further, but it doesn't matter. There doesn't have to be sex or longing or lust etc (not that its a BAD thing or anything ;D), because its not needed. Ok, I'm sory; I'm babbling inanely but you've just...you've hit the nail on the head for me. And as a writer too I know that, while of course any review makes you jiggle happily in your seat, it is pleasing especially to have someone show you WHY they liked it, and for you to really see people's reactions. This may not be the most...coherent (*looks back at her blathering and snorts*) review, speaking from my own experience of a reviewer staying up til early morning and reviewing my fic even though she was falling asleep on her keyboard, its not really what they say or how well they go into your story or whatever, it is their emotions. And you got mine going. Two friendships irrevocably changed by the War - and your writing of them is wonderful. I cannot wait for more. Thankyou! |
![]() ![]() ![]() I cheated. *sniggers at * I typed '&chapter2' and it let me see it even though it hadn't put it up officially. *sniggers again* And now I'm crying. Because...because this...ack! *sobs* FROOODOOO! *falls to the ground weeping* This is sooo SAD! I mean, you give Frodo this wonderful moment of dancing with Sam, and all the hope Merry and Pippin gave him, and Gandalf...and then Sam learning of Merry and Pippin's commitment to one another, and looking all pale...and then...AAAAAAHHH! And here Frodo'd gotten all his courage worked up, about to tell Sam, and then Rosie had to pull that bit of news...then Frodo just turning around and leaving... *sobs again* This is so so SO SAD! And so WONDERFUL! Please, please, PLEASE continue this soon! I shall suffer until you do. ~Trills |
![]() ![]() So this thing says there are two chapters and I can only get to one. *pouts* That's evil! *pokes . If there are two chapters, let me READ them, for crying out loud! And if there aren't, stop TELLING me there are! *sighs* Anyway-this is so achingly sweet and...well, heartbreaking! I liked the bit where Sam forgot to set a plate for Rosie-wishful thinking on his part, mayhap? *sighs* I REALLY hope Sam feels the same...t'would be a real shame if he didn't, because then you've got a heartbroken Frodo on your hands and that *is* a tragedy. Loved as well the bits with Merry and Pippin-when Frodo saw their rings I was like "Yes!" *grins* Now if we can just get the Frodo/Sam bit resolved... ;) This is really awesome so far. Can't wait to see what happens next! |
![]() ![]() ![]() Huzzah for slash! *waves little flag* Yippee! And this will continue? Fun-fun-silly-willy. It would be wise to post this story at so then you'll have a guaranteed (sp?) slash audience. _ Or maybe you already know that. _ Anywho, great story! *big grin* |
![]() ![]() I'm quite lazy, and I don't want to sign in, but I *do* want to let you know that this is just... beautiful... I want to see more of it! I saved it just so I could. |