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| Elf-root by Soledad | 5 Review(s) |
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| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 9/21/2008 |
| Excellent! Love Drogo's reluctance to remain, and him being the one who saw and recognized Bilbo's return first! And Lobelia IS Lobelia--at her most acquisitive! Author Reply: Thanks, Larner. :) Coming from you, it's quite the compliment. In fact, despite what I might think of the movies, the Drogo-scene was inspired by that at the beginning of FOTR, when Frodo comes running toward Gandalf in joy. I thought he must have inherited that spontaneity from someone. *g* | |
| Lissas Elves | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 9/19/2008 |
| It's certainly in the nick of time Bilbo shows up! Your characterization of Drogo is lovely; agree that he would have been fond of Bilbo for later events to happen like they did. Oh, and I really liked Holman, too - very firm in keeping Lobelia out of the smial until the sale started. lol Now that Bilbo's back, will he tell us about the Elf-root? ;-) Lissa Author Reply: I will, I promise... although there will be trouble first. But I'll try to be faster with the next update. :) | |
| Elflingimp | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 9/17/2008 |
| Well I don't usually write Hobbit stories you said, well I don't usually read them either,but I will be reading this one, it's very interesting and I'd like to give good old Lobella a kick in the rear, LOL! Hugs The Imp Author Reply: Thanks, Imp! :) I'll try to keep it light-hearted and interesting... after all, the whole thing was inspired by a LJ discussion about vegetable, hard as it might be to believe. ;o) | |
| Kitt Otter | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 9/16/2008 |
| I was happy to see an update. This is so fun to read; it is like sitting cozily to listen to the town gossip, who-married-who and who-does-what. I like that I am able to feel for all these hobbits who may be affected by the change going on in Bag End. It is almost a shame that Lobelia is so disliked - I wonder if she even realizes it. Very fitting that Drogo should be the first to greet Bilbo home; oh, Bilbo'd better go faster. *bites nails* I probably said this before, but I always am anxious towards the end of The Hobbit for Bilbo - after all, he might not make it in time to have a home this time. Well, I am in suspense; good chapter! : ) -Kitt Author Reply: Yep, sometimes I feel that we all like to hate Lobelia a bit too much, perhaps. But at least she's interesting to write. I thought that Drogo must have had a good relationship to Bilbo, or else Frodo would not come to like him so much. And fear not, Bilbo *will* arrive in time. After all, he has to introduce his fellow hobbits to the elf-root... | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 9/16/2008 |
| What a wonderful chapter!! I *LOVE* that it is Drogo who first spots Bilbo coming up the hill, and his joy at the sight! Ah, the cats will be among the pigeons now! I also love all those minor and OC characters you have discussing things at the beginning--it reminds me so much of the first couple of chapters in LotR, in The Ivy Bush and in The Green Dragon, with all of the hobbits gossiping. I especially like your Holman Greenhand--what a wonderful character he is! I am *so* looking forward to the rest of this! *grin* Bilbo's got quite a surprise coming to him--and he's going to give one as well! Author Reply: Thanks. :)) I thought Drogo would be the obvious choice. Someone *had* to spot Bilbo sooner or later, right? Old Missus Crabtree was inspired by a lady friend of my grandmother's. She was so absolutely charming but had a sharp eye for character and not easily intimidated by anyone, not even by her somewhat... nerve-killing husband. I like Holman, too, although, interestingly, he's the only character without a Real Life model so far. Perhaps it will come to me later whom he's alike... I'm like Miss Marple in this. | |