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| Hobbit Aid by Dreamflower | 14 Review(s) |
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| Connie B. | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/3/2005 |
| Wow! I got a cold shiver after reading this. The image of people dying in the flood the same way many did in Katrina was heartbreaking. When I read about Merry and his exhaustion and frustration, I kept seeing the faces of the local leaders in the big towns and small all along the Gulf. Thank goodness the hobbits had the dependable Sam and Pippin to come to their aid instead of having to wait on a big government agency like FEMA. Hope things are looking up a little for everyone where you are. Every time I see pictures on T.V., I want to go and start cleaning up all the debris so that people can start moving forward. I know that it is going to take a LONG time for things to even begin to get back to normal. I'm glad it didn't take so long in your story. I did get a little chuckle out of one thing. You're a step or two ahead of me. I had Merry and Pippin discussing building a bridge at Sarn Ford in 1433. You had it build, distroyed and on its way to being rebuilt by that time.:) Y'all're still in our thoughts and prayers. Take care. Connie B. Author Reply: Yes, I just could not get any of those images out of my head either. But the way of the Shire, pulling together and acting on what needed to be done is the way it ought to be, the way it should be and would be when people are true leaders and not politicians and bureaucrats. Things are moving slowly. Every day there are more signs of the work going on--our debris was finally picked up yesterday. But I ache for others whose rubble and debris are not merely trees and pieces of broken outbuildings, but also everything they possess. *chuckle* That is a coincidence, isn't it? You, too. Thanks. | |
| PIppinfan1988 | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/3/2005 |
| Wow...very poignant, heartfelt tale. Makes it all the more sad knowing that you recently went through just this type of disaster. The loss of any life--hobbit or otherwise is tragic. But...I am so glad that you're still here with us! Now for the happier points in this tale! I see that some hobbits have indeed come together--Viola and Berilac, Freddy and Angelica, but it's still going to be so much fun to watch them travel the road that gets them there. I love Newbridge!! And how you have a mixed community there--awesome! I'd say though, that my most favorite moment was Pippin doing everything within his power to get across the river. I absolutely love this line: “Merry, all the hosts of Mordor couldn’t keep us apart. Do you really think I’d let a river stand in my way of getting to you?” Rings of "brotherhood" to me. ;-) Thank you so much for sharing this tale, and your boundless imagination. :-) Pippinfan Author Reply: Yes, I guess you could say there are some tiny spoilers there for Road to Edoras, LOL! Though, really, anyone who's read many of my stories should not be surprised. I'm glad you liked Newbridge. It seemed to me the kind of thing that might grow up at Sarn Ford now that the King had returned--a bridge and a community there. Yes, Merry and Pippin are "brothers at heart", of course. I am glad you liked it, for truly it is a thank you, and you know for what. | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/3/2005 |
| Oh Dreamflower what a wonderful story to come out of such a disaster. Be assured that my thoughts and prayers have been and will remain with you. Author Reply: Thank you--good thoughts and prayers are always a comfort in hard times. | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/3/2005 |
| Reading this left me shaken, even though I only had time to skim. I'll be coming back to read it later, more slowly, but... what a story. Author Reply: I think it left me shaken when I wrote it. Of course I could not get the images of what happened here, and all along the Coast, out of my mind the whole time I was writing. | |