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| Where Roses Grow by PIppinfan1988 | 9 Review(s) |
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| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 51 on 1/19/2005 |
| Losing them hurts. It feels like your heart is being torn out of you. Even when they aren't of your body, it still hurts. | |
| pipspebble | Reviewed Chapter: 51 on 12/31/2004 |
| Ahhh, that's our hobbitses! I love how you have Saradoc helping Pippin, Pippin helping Merry, Merry helping Pippin. I'm glad you spared us the actual moment of Rosebud's death, and the ending to the last chapter was utter perfection. This is such a lovely, if angst-filled story, and I just adore it. It's going to be rather hard to see it end. You should be very proud of the job you've done. Author Reply: As Merry said, "Thats what friends are for." Yes...I could barely write what I did--I fell in love with that wee baby, so I simply couldn't write anything in detail--it would have broke my heart to write it. Wow...I'm genuinely amazed at the nice things being said. You're wonderful, pips--thank you for all your encouragement and loving support. Thanks for reading Roses! Pippinfan | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 51 on 12/30/2004 |
| I loved the way that in spite of being a departure from your regular story-line, Merry and Saradoc's experiences in your earlier stories come into play here. I think it did Saradoc a world of good to help Pippin through this. It was, in a way, a sort of second chance for him. I was glad to see Merry making his way through his own grief by the end of this chapter and even more relieved that he was able to get Pippin moving. Now, about these mystery chapters, what have you got up your sleeve this time? I will be expecting more of this one soon, oh busy person that you are. Wonderful chapter! Author Reply: Hullo, Grey Wonderer! Yes--I felt that Pippin, going through such tremendous grief, would close himself off to some degree, but it would be far too sad if he ended up like Saradoc...so I indeed brought in one of my storylines from my regular "universe". Just as you said, I saw there was had redemptive value between Saradoc and Merry...and in him helping his nephew. These mystery chapter...hehehe...there is one more of *this* timeline, then I'll have another chapter ready that has yet...another timeline. You'll be surprised, I hope. :-) Pippinfan Happy New Year! | |
| Samwisegirl12, who is - well, you know the rest! ;) | Reviewed Chapter: 51 on 12/30/2004 |
| Thank you for another beeautiful chapter. I can't believe it's almost over. I was just about in tears ... so sad that Pippin was closing himself off like that! He has ... "so much to do and to be!" his "part in this tale must go on" *sniff* Oh, and btw, I don't care that its AU - it's a beautifully written and wonderfully sad and bittersweet story, written by a fabulous author with quite the knack for writing hobbits in particular. Please keep writing! :) ~ swg ~ Author Reply: LOL...hello Samwisegirl12! I felt anyone going through this sort of grief would close themselves off to some extent...for a period. Yet we all know deep inside Pippin couldn't do that for long...not without a bit of help though. Thank you for reading Roses, and for taking the time to leave a kind response such as this. :-) Pippinfan | |
| Beruthiel | Reviewed Chapter: 51 on 12/30/2004 |
| Wow. I'm speechless. So sad . . . *sniff* You've shown Pippin's grief extremely well. I was crying right along with him all through this chapter. He's very fortunate to have Saradoc's shoulder to cry on; he needs someone who understands what he's going through. Sara's warning about locking oneself away with grief was so poignant; I shuddered at the thought of such a thing happening to poor Pip. Merry's method of getting Pippin out of bed is cute. I especially liked this: "For the children . . . please?" "Not until you tell me who they are," Pippin said, eying his cousin warily. My sequel is coming along slowly. I might be ready to start posting soon after you finish, or maybe not. Time will tell. A little mistake here: "All at once, the blood rushed to Pippin's head, darkening the lad's vision." Actually, the opposite is happening. As Pippin stands, blood is pulled downward by gravity, so it suddenly drops out of his head. Hmm. Guess I'm not speechless after all. Author Reply: You're fine, Beruthiel! I guess I'm getting a bit nervous over the last two chapters that I can see in my head...but must take the time for fat-fingering key strokes! My aplogies for trying to speed through. I did catch that wee head rushing thing when I combed through it for tomorrow's post...or re-post. Thank you very much! :-) As far as the rest of your response...I'm also speechless. It still amazes me that readers find this story touching, though I'm grateful all the same. I'm glad you're enjoying it. I'll be looking for your story...I plan on reading it. Take care! Pippinfan | |
| Pearl Took | Reviewed Chapter: 51 on 12/30/2004 |
| What could be better than Merry and Pippin helping each other to healing!!! I eagerly await the next chapter. But what is this AU of the AU? What are you hiding from your mentor? The has been a wonderful journey, thank you for writing this :) Author Reply: That is the cruxt of their relationship, isn't it? Always there for each other. :-) Hehehe...Well...it's been a while, but I mentioned (sort of in passing) that I wanted to do a separate, alternative ending where Rosebud lives. It's been so long--in fact, I believe I was still in Columbus when I last said something. There is a whole backdrop to this that I'd rather pm you about. Thank YOU for helping me develop the story--and respond with all your encouragement and support. I love you--but not like that! :-) Thanks for reading Roses! Your protege, Pippinfan | |
| Connie B. | Reviewed Chapter: 51 on 12/30/2004 |
| Oh, this chapter was really hard, on many levels. I thought about the different reactions that people had when my mom died, and I thought of an event that resolved itself just this morning. Today I had to tell my almost-ten-year-old daughter that a friend of a friend of hers had been murdered on Christmas Eve. The girl was just twelve. I find myself wanting to hold my "wee one" a little closer right now. So, reading this chapter was really hard, but I'm glad I got through it. I found the part about not making the mistake of shutting oneself off from the world encouraging. You really never do forget those you love, but you can't dwell on their loss forever. As hard as it is to imagine in the heart of the grief, the world goes on and you have two choices; either stay in the dark merely existing, or getting back out into the world, even if you are a different person than you were before. There will always be reminders of the one(s) you've lost, but you can use those reminder to think of the good times and not just the loss. Whoa, I guess I kind of got going there, didn't I? This really was an ensightful chapter, and I'm sure it wasn't the easiest thing to write. Thanks so much. I did notice more than the usual number of typos. Probably they're a result of you OOC grammar checker. Just noticing, that's all. Thanks again. Connie B. Author Reply: Connie, I am so very, very sorry about your daughter and her friend’s loss…my own heart goes out to you all--and to the girl’s family. Seems this Christmas Eve was full of tragedy. Yes, the chapters *of* and surrounding Lilas’ and Rosebud’s death were all tough to write, especially having to dig in dark places within my own heart. I was in both Merry and Saradoc’s position when I was a teen and young adult, respectively. That was a hard lesson I had to learn; to either shut myself inside my room, or to go on and live my life. Its so easy to do the former. My prayers are with you all. Take care. Pippinfan | |
| Eruviluieth | Reviewed Chapter: 51 on 12/30/2004 |
| This must be really hard to write. It's certainly hard to read without grieving myself as though Rosebud was my child. To say the least, you're doing a fantastic job. I love how Merry's family can comfort Pippin, having gone through the exact same thing. You're writing that excellently, as well. I've very much enjoyed this story and I'm sorry it's coming to an end, even though I know it has to end somewhere. Looking forward to where you take it next! Author Reply: Hullo, Eruviluieth--you’re wonderful to say all that. I never take these compliments for granted, and I thank you. Yes, it has been difficult in writing both Rosebud’s and Lilas’ last scenes. I have gotten very attached to these O.C.s. As you already know, it’s much like acting; I have to take my muse to places in my heart that I don’t really like to visit in order to feel the depth of emotions my characters are feeling. Thanks for reading Roses--and for taking the time to leave a lovely response. Pippinfan | |
| Meldewen Ilce | Reviewed Chapter: 51 on 12/30/2004 |
| I'm in tears again, and I don't know what else to say other than I am heartbroken for Pippin and Merry... *sniff* I am glad that as much as they're all hurting no one is going to let Pippin just wallow around in his grief... too bad he can't have one of those teddy bears that they now make for mothers who have lost their babies - it doesn't help with all of their pain but it does help in the fact it keeps their arms from feeling so empty for the want of their lost child... Are you saying that there's only 2 more chapters left to this story? Author Reply: As sad as it is to lose a child, I like the teddy bear idea. I cannot fathom what it must feel like to lose a piece of your heart. It’s a tad different with adults, but a child… My heart truly did grieve for Pippin and Merry as I wrote this chapter. I tend to get very emotionally involved with these two hobbits. Actually, I have one chapter left, and then another chapter with a different ending for Rosebud, but I don’t want to publish it before the actual ending of *this* story. Couldn’t help it…I got attached to Wee Rosebud. Thanks for reading--and thanks for spotting the “new” error(s)! I honestly put the chapter through spell check, and then afterwards I went back and tweaked it--forgetting to put those new portions through the checker. THEN, when I got yours and Connie’s reviews, I combed through it yet again…and do you think I could leave well enough alone? Heck, no! I tweaked it again! Why settle for just good, when I can (try to) do better? Oy… Thanks! Pippinfan | |