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| The Tenth Walker by Lindelea | 773 Review(s) |
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| Jay of Lasgalen | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 2/11/2006 |
| Ugh! Poor Bill - you make the midges so very vivid, I can almost see and hear the wretched things. It's sad in a way that Frodo still carries his mother's handkerchief, but sweet that he uses it like this. I doubt Primula would mind. Jay Author Reply: BTDT. Tramping through the "muskeg" on the border of Canada and the US, surrounded by mosquitoes and biting flies and, yes, something like midges too, though I think we had a different name for them, that I cannot recall at the moment. O wait, I remember, we called them no-see-ems. Wretched. | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 2/10/2006 |
| Aw poor Bill - that awful stable is still calling. I especially liked More than ever I wish there were another pony to share the load; this night we could stand head-to-tail and brush the flies from each others' faces. And then he proceeds to do just that with Merry! I also loved his names/descriptions for the hobbits. Great stuff Lindelea. Author Reply: Ah, thanks! I've often seen horses standing that way... lovely how it works. Their tails won't reach to their own faces, but with a friend they get complete coverage. Somehow I don't think animals necessarily would think of names the same way we do... they're much more scent-oriented, and sound-oriented rather than language-oriented, for example. So I try to look at things from a different point of view... Thanks for taking the time to comment! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 2/10/2006 |
| Ohhh, I love how Frodo calls him "our Bill". What a lovely scene. :D Author Reply: Thanks! | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 1/25/2006 |
| I'm not surprised that Bill is a bit nervous. Who wouldn't be? And all that horrible squelchiness underfoot - it's a good thing the pony trusts Sam and is beginning to see a distinct difference between Bill Ferny and Strider. Author Reply: Ponies have sound instincts, as I might have mentioned before, except when they are expressing irrational fears about something or other. They can be the most practical, down-to-earth creatures, and the most head-in-the-clouds-what-were-you-thinking? animals I have ever known. Thanks! | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 1/24/2006 |
| Well, if I were with the party, this would be a part of the journey that I would have hated, too, and I grew up in the midst of such things. Author Reply: I always hated walking on marshy ground when we were backpacking or portaging. I don't like wet feet, even now, unless it's because we're swimming or wading on a hot day and I'll get to dry them off when we're done. Thanks! | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/24/2006 |
| Nice to think this one is leaving his "old misery" behind in such a way, and aware this Man is not as was the last. Author Reply: Yes, it's rather fun to imagine Bill's suspicion turning to grudging acceptance and then appreciation! If only Strider kept a few apples or sweets in his pockets, the process would go faster. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/24/2006 |
| Aha--wonderful infusion of Bill's thoughts into the bookverse. Author Reply: Thanks! I like looking at things from varying points of view. (You can either call it "beating the thing to death" or "looking at it in a fresh, new way". *g*) | |
| GamgeeFest | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 1/23/2006 |
| Ah, poor Bill, yearning for the familiarity of home, even though he knows what it'll bring him. I love his nickname for Pippin, "Mr. Apples and Mischief" indeed. Author Reply: Sometimes it's more comforting to remain in a rut than to brave the unknown... but Bill is in for some pleasant surprises along with the less pleasant ones. Thanks! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 1/23/2006 |
| How fascinating! I never really gave Bill much thought before, but now I'm so happy for him that he's away from a life that was so bitter. I can't wait until he discovers the wonders of Rivendell! Author Reply: O yes, Rivendell, really a high point in the story, for Bill, anyhow! (Though JRRT was right when he said good times are so difficult to write about at any length.) Thanks! | |
| Jay of Lasgalen | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 1/23/2006 |
| I've only just found this story! I love Bill's musings on the journey and his companions, and his memories of his former life - both with the old man, and with Ferny. So horses will run back into a burning stable, will they? Hmm ... that gives me an idea ... Jay Author Reply: Thanks! Gives you an idea, eh...? Hmm. Will have to watch for the new story! | |