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| The Usual Suspects by GamgeeFest | 49 Review(s) |
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| TheHobbitWaffle | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/13/2005 |
| I love it! I must apologize for being a loser and not reviewing. I couldn't think of anything to say without sounding presumptuous! Tis a malady of too little sleep and an overactive imagination, so I'll just say that your story is excellent and impressed me so much it exhausted me, until typing took a real effort and I didn't have energy to spare ^^ What is Frodo up to? This ultimatum sounds bad, and I'm getting the vibe something is going to come of it. Hmm? You have intrigued me. Author Reply: You always have to be careful when issuing ultimatums and be prepared to follow through with it if the worst happens. Rory is clearly not prepared to do that, and it is an extra burden upon Frodo, who already has quite a lot to deal with. Yet, Rory really didn't have much of a choice. We can only cross our fingers and hope for the best. Any review is a good one. Thanks for reading. :) | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/12/2005 |
| I find myself wondering if this is a variation of a gingerbread house or something quite different. You are managing to maintain the intrigue well, I must say! And Merry is more or less directing the construction? Heh! Poor Esme! Author Reply: Mmmm, gingerbread house. That's a good theory. :) Merry does have his little hands all over the project, with sufficient guidance from Frodo of course. Esme isn't going to have an easy time with this assignment I'm afraid. She may be ready to pack it in and move to Oatbarton herself before too long! | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/11/2005 |
| Whatever Frodo and Merry are up to, has nothing to do with what Esme is investigating--I'm sure of that! But I'm truly baffled as to what it could be! It's pretty clear Fendi and Morti pulled the wool over Esme's eyes. My favorite bit was young Gordi--butterscotch under the seat cushions--eeww!! I'm really curious as to what Frodo and Merry are up to... Author Reply: Well, whatever they're doing, you can be sure it's not something they want to be caught at. ;) Fendi and Morti are masters at deception, but they're not off the suspect list yet. And Gordi, just like a child to solve a problem in such a manner, sticking the candy under the seat cushions so he won't get the floor sticky, lol. | |
| MaidenofValinor | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/11/2005 |
| Aw...Merry-filled cuteness. I love the dialogue, especially between Saradoc and Bilbo. Great job! Author Reply: Wee!Merry is quite adorable isn't he? So adoring of his older cousin, going along with anything Frodo does, and so impressed with his father's daring battle with the "water monsters". ^_^ And then he grew up, lol. Saradoc only wants what's best for Frodo, and as harsh as Rory's decision was it does seem to be working. Bilbo wasn't too appeased by what he heard though, for he knows that such an ultimatum would only put extra pressure on Frodo. | |
| Anso the Hobbit | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/7/2005 |
| I love this! Wee Merry and mischevious Frodo are a treat to see. I really hope you update soon! :D This indeed a lovely story. Author Reply: Wee!Merry is pretty darn adorable, and Mischevious!Frodo is such a good teacher for his young protege. ~_^ Thanks so much for reading! | |
| MaidenofValinor | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/6/2005 |
| *sigh* I do love a fresh story...very cute so far! Looking forward to seeing how it turns out! Keep up the great work! Author Reply: Hello again! It's wonderful to hear from you and I'm glad you are enjoying this so far. Thanks for reading. :) | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/6/2005 |
| "I’m not going to accuse him of misbehavior just because something’s gone missing, not without solid evidence. Frodo wasn’t the first lad to ever plunder Maggot’s fields, and he certainly won’t be the last.” I really like Saradoc's fair attitude here. This should be interesting. Author Reply: Saradoc understands the temptation to place the blame, so he is very careful not to jump to conclusions when it comes to Frodo. Rory doesn't want Frodo to be guilty either, but he figured it's best to start at the top of the suspect list and work his way down. :) | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/6/2005 |
| I have been *so* looking forward to this! I see you have already rounded up the "usual suspects"--and of course, until Merry gets older and Pippin turns up to be his accomplce, the "terror of Buckland", Frodo Baggins, will be at the top of the list!! I love stories of Frodo and Merry before Frodo moves to Hobbiton, as you very well know, and *this* one looks to be delightful! I am especially taken with your Menegilda! Looking forward to more. Author Reply: Oh, there will be more suspects showing up next chapter, but its true enough that Frodo is usually the first one to be suspected of mischief. But you know, he's trying so hard to be good now. *grins* I realized while reading through this that Menegilda is a bit like my boss, lol. Except I think Gilda is more stern, especially when it comes to matters of food. ^_^ | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/6/2005 |
| Poor Frodo--at least it wasn't mushrooms or cookies or that cake Merry brought out of that satchel, or it would have been too much for everyone. Although the tale of the walks here and there do leave too much time for Frodo to have possibly been in Maggot's field.... Author Reply: Frodo appears to be in the clear for now, but you have to wonder what he was doing in the barn. And the report from Maggot could be a day old at least, as he wouldn't have been able to send word right away. *whistles innocently* Of course, there are others who could be pinpointed too, and we'll meet them in the next chapter. ^_^ | |