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Monsters  by Pipfan 8 Review(s)
AloysiusReviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 8/24/2004
This is really lovely. I like the way you portray how much all the others care about Pippin, and the jump forward to Pippin and little Faramir at the end is very effective.

pipinheartReviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 7/20/2004
Really a good story,and true that everyone has thier own monsters to face..... keep up thr good work....

GershwhenReviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 4/5/2004
Very nice closing, although I do think Pippin could have been a bit gentler with Faramir -- especially given all the care Merry, Frodo and Gandalf had shown him over the years.

Thank you for posting this!

Author Reply: I thought of that, but I wanted to show that Pippin was really distracted with his memories, and the effects of everything that had happened to him. Also, I picture Faramir a lot like his father, full of questions and hard to put to sleep!

HaiReviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 4/5/2004
I liked that! I great way to see you Pippin canquer his "monsters" and get the courage before he faces even bigger ones! I loved the conversation between Pippin and Gandalf, it was wonderful! I like that Pippin opened up and spoke with Gandalf when he wouldn't with anyone else. Thank you!

Author Reply: Thank you! I think the hobbits thought of Gandalf rather like a grandfather, and it seems easier to talk to someone who is a little bit distanced from ourselves. Especially one who has seen as much as Gandalf!

DreamflowerReviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 4/5/2004
Lovely story. I like the way the entire Fellowship rallies around Pippin, and how they miss his pranks and chatter. I loved the way Gandalf knew that all he needed was reassurance that he was not a coward. And I got a real kick out of Sam being in on Pip's prank on Merry. And the little epilogue with Faramir and Merry brought it full circle.

Author Reply: Oh, thank you! I picture Sam as being a very mature hobbit who sees things from a bit different perspective than the others. After all, he has brothers and sisters, and sometimes mischief is the best medicine!

Grey WondererReviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 4/5/2004
A beautiful story. I enjoyed every word of it. Hope you are planning to write more of these. I shall look forward to them.

Author Reply: Thank you very much! I hope you enjoy my other attempts as much as this one!

songpinnerReviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 4/5/2004
Oh, but I liked this one! The way you wrote the characters, and especially the hobbits, was perfect, true to book and even the film. There were a lot of little details I liked in terms of interactions and the last part was a wonderful continuation and tie-in. Family and friends do help one face monsters...

-Laura


Author Reply: Thank you! That is one of the highest praises I could ever ask for!

eilujReviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 4/4/2004
A great depiction of the Fellowship -- and Pip being very Pip.

It took a minute to figure out changing the date: yes, Pippin would be happy to change that date. Kudos!

Author Reply: Lol, thank you very much. I had hoped I wasn't being to vague with him changing the callender, I'm glad it was ok.

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