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The Way Home  by Lindelea 4 Review(s)
Lady ForlongReviewed Chapter: 9 on 6/12/2025
Too bad he's not going to have Shadowfax all the way, because sooner or later Gandalf is going to need his horse again. But I suppose the "Voices" will be back then. Either way, I'm glad Bill is getting some help along the way.

Author Reply: You make several excellent points!

Many thanks for reading and pausing to share your thoughts. I find reviews so encouraging.

KathyGReviewed Chapter: 9 on 6/12/2025
Hey, you should include a link to The Tenth Walker in your story summary! That way, those who haven't read it yet can do so before reading this one, if they choose.


Author Reply: Thanks for the suggestion! I wasn't sure I'd be able to make it work, but it did. Whew!

shireboundReviewed Chapter: 9 on 6/10/2025
Hooray for a delicious and reviving drink!

Something tells me that my Hobbits will seek to return to that marvellous Valley, and I intend to be there to welcome them when they arrive at last.

Dear Bill, what an encouraging foresight.

Author Reply: Blessed Bill. He's quite wise; he remembers the connection between his hobbits and the old pet, making the Valley the most likely place to find them again.

It was such a relief when Bill quenched his thirst! Every time I pick up my flask of ice and water these days, I savor the taste and refreshing feeling in part because poor Bill was thirsty for such a long time!

Thanks so much for reading and pausing to share your thoughts!

KathyGReviewed Chapter: 9 on 6/9/2025
All right, Shadowfax, you stay right at Bill's side until he's back in Bree and under Butterbur's care!

I love how Shadowfax is looking after Bill and protecting him from harming himself. Hmm, I wonder. Will Bill even need the Voices with Shadowfax there to guide and look after him?


Author Reply: Well, it's not all smooth going, or Bill wouldn't have been "skinny as a rail" when he arrived in Bree... So he probably can use all the help that's available... At least JRRT wrote about his fate, which I found quite reassuring when writing this second half of his story.

Thanks!

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