Reviews for "In the Darkness of my Dreaming"

Sun Mar 19, 2006 3:36 am

I have always considered it one of Tolkien's strenghts that he didn't just let the whole story end in 'they lived happily ever after', but showed that some hurts go too deep to be just healed easily. You have taken that bittersweet ending and spun your own tale around it without taking the easy road and changing it to something happier.

I wouldn't call this an 'enjoyable' read, but you've definitely touched me with this story - you write so well with such beautiful little details that bring it to life and create atmosphere.

Oh, and I can see the need for handkerchiefs!

Sun Mar 19, 2006 6:23 am

My keyboard is speckled with tears. I thoroughly enjoyed your Lily/Frodo tales and what a fitting end this has turned out to be. Would that I had half of Lily's strength and courage. Thank you so very much for the hard work that went into these stories and for the enjoyment they've offered.

Mon Mar 20, 2006 2:36 pm

Oh, thank you for a beautiful story, wonderfully written, and that will be read (certainly at least by me) again and again! And yes, I did have a good good cry! Beautiful!

Mon Mar 20, 2006 7:16 pm

I really enjoyed following Lily in your writings. They were great stories and together, a fine collection of 'what if' for some of the inhabitants of the Shire. I hope to read more from you in the future.
Thank you.

Mon Mar 20, 2006 11:21 pm

This is truly beautiful and a work of art.

More than just the story of Frodo and Lily, you touch the heart of all of us, - past regrets ... 'might have beens', wondering if the sacrifice was needed, was it worth it?

You bring these questions full circle in a way that reflect Tolkien's own style in regards to the balance of life, - the cost, the price of doing what's right, the pain and loss and the ultimate gain.

I'll imagine Frodo and Lily eventually together beyond the Circles of the World and sleep easier tonight. Thank you.

Fri Mar 06, 2009 8:22 pm

I was in the mood for Lily this evening, what can I say? Wink smiley face

She really is exactly what I wanted Frodo to have, and does exactly what I would expect of a lady worthy of Frodo would do. *Sigh* These stories are so deeply <i>satisfying</i> I feel like thanking you for them again every time I read them. Wonderful job.

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