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| A Time to Hope by PipMer | 40 Review(s) |
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| elanor winterflowers | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 10/15/2007 |
| Well, I really liked the part about Aragorn's being able to settle minds before he sets about healing. That was quite inspired! And as for Pippin--I think I'd look in the larder first! :) Nicely done! A very cool story. Author Reply: Thank you, elanor! This is my favorite chapter so far :) I think you're right about Pippin; look where there is food, when all else fails, lol! | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 10/14/2007 |
| Uh-oh, I wonder where Pip has got to. I enjoyed Merry's breakfast almost as much as he did. Great chapter but I do wonder about Pip. Hope everything is all right. Looking forward to more. Author Reply: Thanks, GW! Merry's breakfast was something else wasn't it? I could almost smell the mushrooms ... This was my favorite chapter so far to write for this story. Thanks for commenting! | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 10/13/2007 |
| The idea that Frodo's and Sam's long and deep sleep would seem very unnatural and frightening to Merry is something I've always believed, and you portrayed his distress very well--of course he was fearing the worst, and I am glad that Aragorn was able to relieve his mind! And Pippin's not in the tent? Oh dear--another cliffie? Author Reply: Thank you, Dreamflower! Leave it to Merry to speak his mind, even to the future King of Gondor. Yes, another cliffie .. sorry about that! | |
| Neilia | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 10/13/2007 |
| Whoa! Where's Pip? This is a great chapter. Hope to see the next one soon. love those Hobbits. Neilia Author Reply: Thank you, Neilia! Hopefully the next chapter won't be as long coming as this one was. | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 10/13/2007 |
| Hmmm...interesting little cliff-hanger there. Poor Merry, this must be so hard for him waiting, the only one healed enough to be up and about and nothing to do but worry, and he's got another week to go until he can look into his Frodo's eyes and Sam's. No wonder he's fretful, but good that he's sleeping and eating well and Strider is there to soothe his fears. Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: Thanks for reading, Antane! Yes, I think without Strider reassuring him that Merry wouldn't know what to do with himself; he's just a small hobbit all alone in the world of men, after all. I'm glad you enjoyed! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 10/13/2007 |
| I think this is your best chapter yet, Pip! What a wonderful talk between Merry and Aragorn, and I think Merry's high spirits have made everyone feel better. Elrohir grinned at the hobbit as Merry continued to shovel food into his mouth. "Are you getting enough to eat, Merry?" he asked facetiously. "I will as soon as I return with my second helping," Merry replied as he got up and headed towards the food with his plate. Aragorn tipped his head back and roared with laughter. Love it. And welcome home! I hope you enjoyed Scotmoot, or Sheepmoot (as Grey Wonderer might call it). Author Reply: Thank you, shirebound! This was a really fun chapter to write, as it had its light-hearted moments, unlike the previous chapters. So often the angst comes easily to me, but not humour or light-heartedness. I'm glad it worked this time. Scotmoot was wonderful! I did not want to come home; I'm still easing back into the routine. | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 8/30/2007 |
| ((((("Of course you have it, Strider. You can't possibly think of everything."))))) I love this part and the lines before it and after it. So very like the hobbits not to want special treatment and also to be forgiving. You write Merry very well! The part with Gandalf was lovely too. Nothing better than Gandalf looking after his hobbits! Author Reply: Thank you, GW! Yes, hobbits are not ones to hold a grudge, for any length of time. And I'm glad you liked Gandalf; sometimes it's hard to pin his personality down. Thanks for reading! | |
| elanor winterflowers | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 8/30/2007 |
| Poor Merry. He's in a tough place, waiting and worrying over all the rest of the hobbits. I'm glad he finally wore himself out! Good dialogue and characterizations. I especially liked Gimli's paragraph, which beautifully invoked his character at the same time it was bringing us up to date. You write him very well! Author Reply: Thank you, elanor! I NEVER write Gimli, I always seem to center around the hobbits, so I'm glad that bit worked out well. Thank you for such kind words. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 8/30/2007 |
| At least Sam and Frodo were providing a good example of proper resting and sleeping technique for him to follow! Heh! A wonderful chapter. Author Reply: Yes indeed, Sam and Frodo know how to do a proper recovery, don't they ;) Thank you, Larner! | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 8/30/2007 |
| Glad Pippin is all right! That was very humble of Aragorn to ask for forgiveness but he is full of humility already, a good trait in a king who is also a servant. And now to sleep, dear Merry... Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: Yes, Merry definitely needs his sleep. The first time he tried to get some rest, Pippin woke up for the first time! Hopefully this time he can get a good long stretch of relaxation. And I like it when Aragorn admits his mistakes and oversights...it makes him all the more human. Thank you, Antane! | |