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| When Winter Fell by Lindelea | 1 Review(s) |
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| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 39 on 2/20/2026 |
| I'm tougher than they think! It behoved him to be cleverer, as well. He certainly is growing into a thoughtful and clever lad, with deeper thoughts than his peers. What a lot to a absorb from Isen's tale! Author Reply: It's no wonder that Gandalf had his eye on Bilbo from his youth! I just re-read some of Unfinished Tales, specifically the parts that talk about Gandalf becoming interested in Bilbo in his early years and maintaining contact with the hobbit until just before he came of age. In fact, according to those accounts, Gandalf had formed such a positive impression that he recommended Bilbo to the Dwarves sight-unseen, only to find that Bilbo had grown rather fussy and complacent over the years the wizard had been away, such that he double-guessed himself but ended up forging ahead because of a feeling that the Dwarves' quest would only succeed if Bilbo was a part of it. He is thoughtful and clever, and I seem to remember that Gandalf was especially impressed with his kindness as a youth. (It's late, and I'm tired, so take that observation with a grain of salt.) Anyhow, wouldn't it be interesting if Bilbo's actions in defense of his uncle are part of what Gandalf remembered so favorably about him? Thanks so much for reading and taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it. | |