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Force of Nature  by shirebound 27 Review(s)
PSWReviewed Chapter: 15 on 11/15/2015
Another adventure ended, and all are happy and (mostly) well. I really liked your Halbarad, and Thalguron -- I think it made perfect sense that they were wary at first, it's their duty and their way of life. But hobbit kids (and Bilbo) can wear anyone down ... :-)

Thanks for writing!

Author Reply: Thank you for your kind reviews. I have a weakness for h/c (hurt/comfort), heavy on the "c", especially when it comes to hobbits. And I can (usually) guarantee a happy ending!

ladyevenstarReviewed Chapter: 15 on 4/11/2012
I know it is late in the coming, but I really want to leave a review for your story, Forces of Nature. ( hope I got that right) im really likeing this story line an I hope you will write more. Also, you describe Scamp as a small dog. Is she a poodle/multise or multipoo, as they are called? I own a multipoo, and he was brought to mind when the personality of Scamp was described. In case you are wondering,by the way, my dog's name is Samwise Gamgee, Sam for short.

Author Reply: Thank you for your review! I let folks imagine Scamp in whatever way they choose. Your multipoo sounds adorable.

My dog's name is Pippin! (I have a chihuahua-terrier mix.)

addie71Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 9/11/2011
I just spent a lovely afternoon re-reading this delightful tale. I love how the trees recognize that Frodo is special and tell him to bring Aragorn.

Merry's introduction to the series is spot on and it's always a delight when wee Pippin puts in an appearance.

Author Reply: Oh Addie, you make me smile so big. I loved writing this so much, and I'm just thrilled you enjoyed it enough to re-read. *hugs you all up*

EndaewenReviewed Chapter: 15 on 1/22/2009
I've enjoyed this story as much this time as I did the last time I read it.

Author Reply: Thank you so much for letting me know. That makes me really happy. :)

nancylea57Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 9/1/2008
iknow why don't you not email and tell me you read this one too. last night i read it on a whim today i decided to do the loop. so there a couple more thanks coming, you could skip the reply, i won't be offended. n

Author Reply: I wouldn't dream of not replying, Nancy. I'm very happy you're enjoying the stories enough to read them again. :)

nancylea57Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 9/1/2008
every once in a while i'm told people like to go back to enjoyable stories and reread them. me i like to do it fairly frequently. this is one of those i hope to reread another hundred times ( only a little hyperbole there). reminda me i need to start at the top and go all the way through. telk at you later. thank you for so many hours of enjoyment. n.

Author Reply: I re-read stories I love over and over, and am glad other folks do the same! I'm so happy you're enjoying this story. The whole "Quarantined" series is very close to my heart, and I loved writing all of them. :)

mews1945Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 6/27/2007
I re-read this for the MEFA's, so I could refresh my memory before reviewing it, and I just wanted to thank you once more for this lovely addition to your Quarantined universe. It's a wonderful place, a pleasure to visit with your hobbits and rangers and that sweet little rascal, Scamp. I think I need to re-read Quarantined again too. It always makes me feel good to read about Frodo and Estel and Bilbo, and having Merry and Pippin, and Halbarad and Thalguron along just made it a happier time for all.

Author Reply: Oh Mewsie, thank you!! This is my 'happy place', I think, where I can truly write my heart and give our beloved characters the fun, interaction, and gentle adventures I crave for them. *hugs*

Queen GaladrielReviewed Chapter: 15 on 4/18/2006
Shirebound, whenever I've been reading really angsty stories and I really start to feel it, I come back to your stuff and find something to read. Yes, you have angst, but just enough to keep things interesting and not so much that it's overwhelming. As it is I've just read two long stories with lots of angst, so this was great! :)

I just love Scamp-she's just the perfect puppy! It's so sweet how she knows when she's needed and comes around just in time to comfort. And I love her mischievous streak as well...LOL! A tangle of leather strips...what an appropriate gift. Maybe it will keep her from chewing boot laces for a while. :)

Speaking of boots, Pippin hiding inside one of those huge boots was just too cute! :) Leave it to him to think of that!

Toddler Pippin is a perfect little darling, and I love his ducks and fwogs :), and Merry had best not forget that he pwomised to teach him twacking! I think you've made Pip a very real toddler; I can't imagine him anything but sweet and irresistible. :)

The part with the trees was very creative, and I could definitely tell that they were speaking through Frodo-the voice was totally different. Wow! Their message, and just the fact that they were talking through Frodo, gave me the shivers. I don't think I've ever read anything of the kind in fanfic before!

Poor Frodo, to go through that and then have such chaotic dreams. That's an awful feeling, isn't it, not to be able to separate dream from waking? But he definitely had the very best caretakers! :)

I love your Merry! He's so responsible and level-headed, yet you never make him so grown-up that we forget he's a child. His artless frankness had me giggling.

And Thalguron is a wonderful OC! No wonder Merry made him and Halbarad honorary Brandybucks! :) And I hope their mother takes extra good care of Halbarad, as I've no doubt she will. :)

Frodo has indeed come a long way in four years. Such love and joy has wrought a great change. He's lost none of the innocence and trust, yet he doesn't seem so vulnerable; though of course he still has fears. That conversation with Bilbo was very well thought out, BTW.

"When can we do it again?" LOL! A perfect way to end this!
God bless,
Galadriel

P.S. Do I win the prize for the longest review? *grin*

Author Reply: Thank you so much! I also have stories I read and re-read when I need comfort, so I'm thrilled to be contributing stories like that for others. I'm actually trying to start a new "Quarantined" sequel which takes place just after "Force of Nature", but I'm having trouble getting some tricksy plot points to cooperate. I definitely want to get Aragorn, Frodo, Bilbo, Scamp, and Halbarad back together again.

What a lovely review. *hugs*

rabidsamfanReviewed Chapter: 15 on 2/17/2006
Ah, that's what I love about things like the GMAs. The nudge to go and read stories I'd skipped for some odd reason the first time through.

Wonderful fluffy angst. *sigh* Just no Sam! Ah well, I'll get my fix from your current story.

Author Reply: No Sam, I know! I was intent on getting Merry into this 'universe' somehow, and this is the story that evolved. At least Sam had major roles in "Quarantined" (after awhile), "Estel's Birthday", "By Chance or Purpose", and "Reflections of the Past", so he's a big, big part of this 'universe'.

*hugs Sam*

And hugs for you, RSF. Your love and devotion to this fandom just shines like a beacon. You're such a treasure.

Mysterious JediReviewed Chapter: 15 on 12/16/2005
Just wanted to let you know I finished reading the story. It was excellent, as your stories always are

<>< Saved from sin through Christ,
mj

Author Reply: Thank you very much. I'm very happy you enjoyed this. I never dreamed this series would have so many stories!

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