The story is a fresh take on Rebirth for me, an unusually difficult genre to do well in my opinion. What I enjoyed about this was the exploratory nature of Finrod’s experience, and the talking along the way that accompanied his frustrations. The changing cast of characters added interest, and likewise the places. The flowers and the tears was a moment that stands out, and the explosion of heartache at the end which was touching and well done. A profound adjustment, with a new life ahead, one lost behind him, and a wealth of experiences from his past life, Finrod’s Rebirth is not plain sailing.

At the end of the story, I’m left feeling it is a gentle story about living and learning, family and friendships. I liked the way the story is addressed, the touches of names and the limited but effective use of language in a note from Namo at the end. I liked the innocence of it, and Finrod’s uninhibited joy in going to meet his friend.