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| The Way Home by Lindelea | 3 Review(s) |
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| Lady Forlong | Reviewed Chapter: 57 on 3/7/2026 |
| Interesting that he seems to have gotten more intelligent along the way through all this -- now he can count higher, etc. Little Violet is going to be so sad when her "poppet" goes home with "his" Sam. Hopefully the hobbit(s) and the pony can visit her in Bree once in a while. Author Reply: He's grown and changed through his experiences; and part of his transformation, I think, can be attributed to Bill leaving behind his self-limiting attitude of being "just a pony". Rubbing elbows with Rangers and Elves and heroic Hobbits and a Wizard or two has been good for him, it seems. Poor little Violet. And yet, there's a plot point, one I can't quite reveal yet, that will bring her comfort when Bill must depart. Hopefully that's enough of a hint (and not a spoiler) to set your mind at ease. We are in the midst of a long stretch of mostly-fluff, after all, the kind of thing Tolkien did not write about as a rule. Perhaps he found them boring? Now it is a strange thing, but things that are good to have and days that are good to spend are soon told about, and not much to listen to; while things that are uncomfortable, palpitating, and even gruesome, may make a good tale, and take a deal of telling anyway. (from The Hobbit) Thanks! It's good to hear from you. I like your idea of the hobbit(s) (and Bill!) travelling to Bree once in a while. Maybe, for starters, Sam travels there with Deputy Mayor Frodo (and Pippin and Merry as the Thain's and Master's representatives?) What a fun idea to contemplate! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 57 on 3/7/2026 |
| That-Bob leans against the pasture fence and laughs at our antics – for such a tall Man, he laughs as much as any Hobbit I've known, and perhaps more. Perhaps his name ought to have been Merry, and the sometimes-Merry hobbit ought to have been named Bob? It's lovely that Bill is so safe and cared for that he can indulge in such whimsical and entertaining thoughts. Bert and Violet are such sweet companions. You'll see your Sam again, dear Bill! Author Reply: It'll seem like forever, but Sam will return! (I'm so glad to have that foreknowledge!) It's been very comforting to work on this part of the story and let Bill be Bill; in other words, to allow him to live the carefree life of a well-kept, even well-loved pony. (As shown in the short story "Flower Fest", he'll enjoy much the same loving and respectful treatment when he comes to live at Bag End, of course, so this is just a taste of good things to come!) Thanks so much for reading and pausing long enough to share your thoughts. I do appreciate it. | |
| KathyG | Reviewed Chapter: 57 on 3/6/2026 |
| Bill doesn't know it, of course, but he will be reunited with Sam in the fall. In the meantime, he's got a little girl to help amuse! =) Author Reply: He will help amuse her and keep her from worrying about her poor dad, and she will return the favor, I'm sure, and help Bill not fret about his absent Sam. It's almost as if some power for Good has been looking out for the two of them! (It's nice to imagine such, anyhow.) Thanks so much! | |