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| How Does Your Garden Grow? by Pearl Took | 6 Review(s) |
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| Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/30/2006 | |
| Cute! And probably the way it happened! Wow! Are you distantly related to Tolkein? Author Reply: Aw, thank you so much *blushing* I'm not related to Tolkien that I'm aware of, but I'm glad you feel my style to be like his. Thank you for reading and taking the time to respond! :) | |
| Vana Tuivana | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/3/2005 |
| Very, very sweet. I love the characterization of Hamfast, as he seems so amazingly lumpish, awkward and real... fantastic work! The only thing that struck me as ill-fitting was Bell's sudden change from a shy, weeping girl to a coy woman, particularly "She reached out her forefinger and gently traced Ham’s jawline." Seems a bit forward for a maid in her situation. Wonderful writing, overall. You've really captured the essence of the "rustic" Hobbit-talk, especially when compared to the more elegant dialogue you gave to Bilbo. Beautiful and lively, a real treasure of a story. | |
| PIppinfan1988 | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/23/2005 |
| Oh, my goodness!! How sweet! I love how you portray the beginnings of Sam's Gaffer and his ma. From the frightened lass standing in the middle of the road to Hamfast walking with a spring in his step and his cap tilted just so to welcome Mr. Bilbo's new housekeeper. Very lovely indeed! Thank you for sharing this! Pippinfan Author Reply: Thank you dear friend :) You are so kind to me, both in regards to my stories and just in general, thank you. I'm glad you liked it :) | |
| Baggins Babe | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/21/2005 |
| I loved this story! Both hobbits are so sweet and so obviously Sam's future parents. I really enjoy your stories about the older characters in LOTR and have been re-reading your tales about Merry and Pip's parents. I loved Hamfast's practicality and down-to-earth nature in this, and how sweet to see him not being grumpy, as in so many stories. Author Reply: I've always felt the Gaffer to be one of those who hide a soft heart behind a gruff exterior, and I have long thought he would be gentle toward Bell. Thank you so much :) I'm really pleased to hear that you have enjoyed my other stories as well. Thank you so much :) | |
| cher | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/20/2005 |
| What a wonderful story!! I can see Hamfast and Bell, both shy but taken with each other. Thank you so much. Author Reply: I'm glad you can see them, that's a wonderful compliment :) Thank you for reading and responding :) | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/20/2005 |
| What an absolute delight! (I really have no time for reading, but your stories are worth making an exception--when the alert came in my email, I jumped right in!) I can see glimpses of a future Samwise in both of his parents. Bilbo, of course, is the perfect gentlehobbit. The story set-up is perfectly believable, and you make Bell and Hamfast so likeable that I want to see more stories featuring them! Author Reply: Thank you :) You're such a dear. More of the Gamgees? HHMMMM. We will have to see what the Muse sends me :) Thank you so much for taking time to read and respond. :) | |