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| The Way Home by Lindelea | 3 Review(s) |
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| Lady Forlong | Reviewed Chapter: 79 on 7/21/2026 |
| “...cannot put my nose upon it in this moment.” I guess that’s the pony equivalent of “can’t put my finger on it” since they don’t have fingers. And “The pen is heavier than the shovel and wheelbarrow” instead of “mightier than the sword” -- another twist on an old saying, since hobbits are into gardening, not swords. That being said, it's so good to see Bill back on his feet again. Author Reply: You're right about the idioms! I find it quite fun to run across a cliche and then figure out how to tweak it to fit into Tolkien's world in a way that makes sense. Thanks for reading and pausing to share your impressions! I'm always happy to hear from you. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 79 on 7/18/2026 |
| There is something familiar about this Man, though I cannot put my nose upon it in this moment. What a lovely encounter for Bill! And what a lovely chapter, full of joy and relief and resuming the simple lives of these good folk. Author Reply: It is so nice to get bak to fluff (more or less, or maybe I should say 'more than less'). Good times (along with more chances for Bill to prove his quality) are ahead! Thanks so much for coming along on this journey. I sincerely appreciate your encouragement. | |
| KathyG | Reviewed Chapter: 79 on 7/17/2026 |
| At least Bill's as good as new! Or almost, if not quite there yet. Now all that remains is to keep himself occupied while waiting for his hobbits to come back! Author Reply: Almost as good as new – even with his recent difficulties, he's probably in much better shape than he was when he set out with the Travellers. Bill will certainly be kept occupied over the next months... There's a relative shortage of equines in Bree at the moment, even with the influx of boarders at the Prancing Pony brought in by local folk who had lived outside the protection of the Hedge and Dike in less-troubled times. I'm sure he'll be happy to help out where he can. Thanks so much! | |