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| Caught Between the Light and Dark by Budgielover | 150 Review(s) |
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| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/28/2005 |
| OOOooohhhh...mysterious ending. You are taking the term "cliffhanger" literally this time, LOL! I love Merry and Pippin teasing Frodo about being so accident prone. And I love how all the solutions have something wrong with them. I am really looking forward to the rest of this. Do you think popcorn is in order? Author Reply: I think this one is going to be much more movie-verse than book-verse. Poor MovieFrodo, falling over all the time! Some of those slips are obviously scripted but I think some aren't. Anyway, it gives MovieFrodo an endearing trait that lends itself well to teasing. I would have loved to have seen a scene like that with MovieMerry and MoviePippin. | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/28/2005 |
| A promising start! I once saw Stephen King interviewed. He talked about this story that gnawed at the back of his mind: the ladies' room in an airport. People go in, no one comes out. A man contacts security--his wife went in but never came out. Security goes in... (can't remember if there is a scream or not). Never comes out. The interviewer asked what happened next. King said he had no idea! But it was a recurring thought... Hopefully you have more idea than Mr. King. And I am tempted to devote an entire chapter of "Angst" to Budgielover's "incidents" between Rivendell and Moria... Author Reply: Oohhh, what a cool idea ... also an interesting insight into a fantastically creative mind. I always know where my stories are going - the fun is in getting there. AND I think a new chapter of "Angst" would be wonderful. Chapter one is still my favorite, though; it is just so clever and Frodo is so perfect in his paranoia and indignation... | |
| Elwen | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/28/2005 |
| The humour in the banter between the hobbits is so perfect. And I could see Legolas as you described him. You had his movements so well. But please don't keep me . . . er . . . Frodo hanging on too long for the next instalment. Author Reply: *grins* I've been accused of so many 'cliffhangers' that I decided at least one of my stories should have a literal one. Don't worry ... Frodo won't be left hanging on that ledge much longer (heh, heh, heh)... | |
| Templa Otmena | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/28/2005 |
| I adored the humour and the characterisations of everybody. The opening to the chapter was marvellous and it was so entertaining as everything fell into place. The turn around in tone towards the end was a shock and executed excellently. I'll be a-musing over that summary until you next post and I cannot wait to see what ahppens next. UPDATE SOON! Author Reply: Thank you for your review, Templa Otmena. (What an interesting name!) 'My' hobbits are patterned after Tolkien's, of course, but I think they might be more 'accessible' to readers, encompassing more humor and also 'humanness' than the dignified hobbits of canon. I always see the lads as affectionate and caring of each other, quick to seize an opportunity for play and teasing. Until things turn dark, that is... *grins* | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/28/2005 |
| I have never seen a comic story/situation turn so quickly in just seven words - brilliant. Can't wait for the next chapter. Thanks Author Reply: Thank you, Harrowcat! I worked on that a long time, and am so pleased that the effort was appreciated. Chapter two coming soon! | |
| Starfire_Moonlight | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/27/2005 |
| This is good. I love reading stories like this one. You put in the right amount of comic in it too. Can't wait till chapter two! :D Author Reply: I'm glad you enjoyed the humor - I like to start out that way if the story allows for it. And hobbits are so inherantly humorous (and cute and cuddly and adorable and would all be horrified to hear me say that...) | |
| Ariel | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/27/2005 |
| Hmmm... the humor is even stronger than your usual - which makes the lack of response from Frodo seem really incongruous. Hmmm... will it be angsty or comedic? You have piqued my curiousity. Also wanted to compliment you on the website. Is it new? Nicely done! One stop budgie shoping! :D Author Reply: Ahah! You won't find out until the second chapter! *grins* And thank you for the compliment on my website. I don't know if I'll keep it when the half-price trial period is up. I'll probably move it to a less expensive host. Meantime, though, I'm having more fun playing with it. | |
| Arwen Baggins | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/27/2005 |
| Uh-oh! *sings* Someone's in trouble. I love this story already! | |
| eiluj | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/27/2005 |
| Well, of course you have a long history of doing horrible things to the poor hobbit -- but now you've lost him entirely! Frodo? | |
| esamen | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/27/2005 |
| Budgie, this is great. It's wonderful on many levels, in fact -- fun, a little h/c, and some goog insider joking about Frodo's many troubles between Rivendell and Moria. Fabulous! I can't wait for chapter two! happy typing! Esamen | |