News Resources
Login
Become a member
Help
Search
|
|
| About Us News Resources
Login
Become a member
Help
Search
|
|
|
| The Way Home by Lindelea | 312 Review(s) |
|---|---|
| KathyG | Reviewed Chapter: 81 on 7/31/2026 |
| What on earth? Sam's actually receiving a hero's welcome! Is it because of his role in saving that man who was trapped in that previous chapter, or something else? At least the Voices are still there, keeping him steady. And now, his mother, too! Oh, and yes, I got your email on Thursday, and sent you a reply. | |
| Lady Forlong | Reviewed Chapter: 81 on 7/28/2026 |
| Some random thoughts… He remembers “that marvelous valley…” again. A good sign. Hm… that song sounds familiar. Living in the present moment is good advice for anyone, not just for ponies. Bill doesn’t realize that he’s a hero. I wonder if he's ever going to figure it out. "Only a pony" indeed! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 81 on 7/28/2026 |
| What a glorious and well-deserved show of love and respect from the townsfolk! Bill's dam is very wise... all of us would do well to embrace the good times when they come and let the good feelings surround us. Well done, indeed. My favorite scene in the films that Peter Jackson invented was the display of reverence and gratitude to the hobbits in Gondor. Many of us spent years writing fanfic that gave them the love, respect, and healing they all deserved. | |
| KathyG | Reviewed Chapter: 80 on 7/22/2026 |
| Aww, a fond reunion, indeed! Bill's been reunited withy his mother, and he has *so* much to tell her! Author Reply: It is so satisfying to reach this point in the story. (I'll be sending you an email this week, so if you don't see it by Thursday, please let me know.) | |
| Lady Forlong | Reviewed Chapter: 80 on 7/21/2026 |
| ... And so good to see him reunited with his mother! Author Reply: Yes! I'm so happy to have reached this point in Bill's story. Thanks! | |
| Lady Forlong | Reviewed Chapter: 79 on 7/21/2026 |
| “...cannot put my nose upon it in this moment.” I guess that’s the pony equivalent of “can’t put my finger on it” since they don’t have fingers. And “The pen is heavier than the shovel and wheelbarrow” instead of “mightier than the sword” -- another twist on an old saying, since hobbits are into gardening, not swords. That being said, it's so good to see Bill back on his feet again. Author Reply: You're right about the idioms! I find it quite fun to run across a cliche and then figure out how to tweak it to fit into Tolkien's world in a way that makes sense. Thanks for reading and pausing to share your impressions! I'm always happy to hear from you. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 80 on 7/21/2026 |
| Another joyous reunion! Bill is finding joy to chase any remaining Shadows away. push at him gently with my nose as he swings the half-door open. That's exactly what my Rena-pup does to my leg when I delay opening the door for her backyard romps and rambles. Author Reply: That's exactly what my Rena-pup does to my leg when I delay opening the door for her backyard romps and rambles. What fun! I love seeing this in my imagination... I am glad to say that Bill has many happy days ahead... up to and including Sam's return. And beyond, of course. Thanks! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 79 on 7/18/2026 |
| There is something familiar about this Man, though I cannot put my nose upon it in this moment. What a lovely encounter for Bill! And what a lovely chapter, full of joy and relief and resuming the simple lives of these good folk. Author Reply: It is so nice to get bak to fluff (more or less, or maybe I should say 'more than less'). Good times (along with more chances for Bill to prove his quality) are ahead! Thanks so much for coming along on this journey. I sincerely appreciate your encouragement. | |
| KathyG | Reviewed Chapter: 79 on 7/17/2026 |
| At least Bill's as good as new! Or almost, if not quite there yet. Now all that remains is to keep himself occupied while waiting for his hobbits to come back! Author Reply: Almost as good as new – even with his recent difficulties, he's probably in much better shape than he was when he set out with the Travellers. Bill will certainly be kept occupied over the next months... There's a relative shortage of equines in Bree at the moment, even with the influx of boarders at the Prancing Pony brought in by local folk who had lived outside the protection of the Hedge and Dike in less-troubled times. I'm sure he'll be happy to help out where he can. Thanks so much! | |
| KathyG | Reviewed Chapter: 78 on 7/11/2026 |
| At least Bill's on his feet and on the mend now! And in his spirit, he has seen Frodo's rescue. Now to see what comes next! Author Reply: Whew, what a relief to have brought him through! And now, his adventures in Bree will be the main topic, at least for a while, including reunions and new friends and discoveries. Thanks! | |