Anonymous
· 19 February 2005
· Chapter 19: Two Dwarves Under A Tree
i know what it feels like to have something like that to happen to you, your world just seems to fall apart. i had a concousion 6 mounths ago and still can't remember somethigs. i must say, this was a wonderful story! it was almost like i was sitting in the room whatching this happen! keep up the good work!
Author's reply
Thank you. I hope you are doing well now after your injury. I based all of this on second-hand knowledge, having never experienced any of it personally. Thank you for letting me know that it rings true. I wish you a complete recovery of your own memories and I thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review!
Lily-Annabeth
· 7 August 2004
· Chapter 19: Two Dwarves Under A Tree
This was a very interesting story. The plot is not one I had read for LotR before, and it dealt with my favourite characters Pippin and Merry :)
I read the whole thing in one sitting, too because I couldn't wait to find out what happened next.
Author's reply
Why thank you. I usually write about Merry and pippin because they are my favorites too. All of my stories have them at the center of the plot. LOL Thank you for reading and reviewing. It's always nice to hear that someone has enjoyed one of my stories.
Hobbit_luvr
· 6 February 2004
· Chapter 18: Questions and Answers
Great chapter! Yay, so cute. I love how Pip just always talks, its so adorable and truthfull. Also how you portray him as so loving and understanding, deffinatly Tolkien worthy! I allready know what happens, but hey, I'll probably read the next chapter anyway! Oh wait, maybe I'll read another story of yours. Oh wait, maybe two, or three! Bwahahaha! Ok, *cough* I'm better *cough* :-D te he. Anyway, wonderful chapter, wonderful story, wonderful everything!
Author's reply
Wonderful review! Just what I like to hear. How did you know? I am very fond of the "Tolkien worthy" part. Your kind words have made my evening and maybe even my weekend.
Hobbit_luvr
· 6 February 2004
· Chapter 17: Rain
Hey, sorry I haven't reviewed your new stories. Oi, the business that school must bring! Plus, your allready on another story! I missed one, nearly two, I got a looooot of reading ahead of me! Oh yah, about the chapter! I loved it, simple enough, it was just incredible. You can tell that Merry is getting better about it because he actually thought not to tell Pip that he has met Dwarves. Nice job again, sorry haven't been around, will probably review more this weekend! :-D
Author's reply
Thank you for the review. Hope school is going well. My job has kept me from updating the past couple of days, but it's the weekend and so I am going to try to post more. Glad you had time to read and review. Thanks for checking in on me from time to time. It helps.
Hai
· 3 February 2004
· Chapter 19: Two Dwarves Under A Tree
That was sure an interesting story to read! I like how you wrote it! How rude of Pippin's parents! Int he beginning when Frodo was reading out loud because he "liked the way the words sounded" was wonderful! Frodo's sister, Pearl, did a good job trying to be there for Pippin, after her initial our burst in teh beginning. Gandalf's conversation with Pippin was great! He seemed to handle it the best really with Pippin, talking to him I mean. Sam did a good job with that too! Talking about the biscuits. Thank you for sharing your story! You did a great job!
Author's reply
Thank you so much for reading and reviewing! It is always good to hear that someone enjoyed this story. Your kind words are much appreciated.
Ivy Loamsdown
· 31 January 2004
· Chapter 19: Two Dwarves Under A Tree
Sweet story; enjoyed reading it.
Thank you,
Ivy
Author's reply
Thank you. Appreciate the review and the time that you took to read this.
Krystal
· 28 January 2004
· Chapter 19: Two Dwarves Under A Tree
Well, so far you are three for three. All three of your stories that I have read have brought tears to my eyes (tears of mirth in the case of Pippin's red frock in "Fashion Statements"). When Pippin called his Aunt Esmeralda his mother I think my heart about jumped into my throat for a few moments. Once again, this story has wonderful characterization and great interaction between the characters. I can absolutely picture a terrified Frodo trying redirect the anger and wrath of his female Took guests!
Something that might be interesting to consider would be a follow-up story dealing with Pippin's thoughts and emotions at the moment when he finally "finds himself" again. It's not necessary, as this story closes nicely on its own, but it could certainly make for an interesting look into the mind of Pippin.
Meanwhile I will make my way over to your next story, "The Wizards Coin". Keep up the great work! I know I'm certainly enjoying reading it!
Author's reply
Thank you. I am working on more at the minute, but it is still too early to tell if it will turn out to be anything. It is only part of an idea at this point. Thank you for all of the lovely reviews! Hope you enjoy the Wizard's Coin.
Tathar
· 25 January 2004
· Chapter 19: Two Dwarves Under A Tree
Wow! Just.... wow! This story was really incredible. I'm sorry I didn't find it sooner! Your portrayal of everyone, from the hobbits to Gandalf, was flawless -- even though Pippin is not himself through most of it, poor thing! -- and I loved your healer, Violet. What a shame that Frodo never did marry someone like her; perhaps if he had had a lass to return to like Sam he might have been able to stay in Middle-Earth.
I especially enjoyed your characterization of Frodo; too often (largely because of the movies' portrayal, I think) authors -- myself included -- overlook all his spirit and will in writing him. You, however, succeeded in giving him all the indomitable spirit and courage that he had in the books. I really, really loved seeing him portrayed as so calm (even if only outwardly so) and levelheaded, able to take command of a situation and think quickly. That's the Frodo I know and love! ;)
Thank you for a delightful read. I look forward to reading more from you!
Author's reply
WOW back at you! Thank you so much for this wonderful review! I am so glad that you enjoyed my story. As to Violet, thank you so much for your kind words about her as she is my original creation. I needed a healer for this story and she was what I came up with. When I first started ,I had no idea that she would be such a major part of the story but her part just grew as things progressed. I am glad that you enjoyed her.
As to Frodo, I love the character in the books and I believe that in order to accomplish all that he did, he had to be a strong, resourceful, Hobbit so I try to write him in that manner. My only regret on this one was that it takes place after Bilbo has left the Shire. I just adore Bilbo! Thank you for reading and reviewing! You are too kind.
shirebound
· 23 January 2004
· Chapter 19: Two Dwarves Under A Tree
Oh yay! I do love happy endings! What a delightful story. This exchange has such wondrous dialogue:
"Merry, what are you doing up?" Frodo asked, beating Merry to the question of the moment.
"Something woke me and so I decide to make a sandwich," Merry smiled. "Pippin probably put one of his sharp little elbows into me. It’s like sleeping with a sack of twigs."
Frodo grinned and increased the light coming from the oil lamp on the table. "He’ll grow out of that before we know it. He just needs to fill out a bit."
"He’s a Took, Frodo. They don’t fill out well," Merry said. "Look at yourself, for example. Why you are all skin and bones."
"I beg your pardon!" Frodo laughed. "I’ll have you know that it’s taken me thirty-six years to become the fine figure of a hobbit that you see before you."
Merry snorted. "All that time and so little to show for it."
Author's reply
Oh, thank you! Sometimes, I do think my characters talk too much. Some of my stories could do with more description and less dialogue at points. I do like writing for Merry as I think he is very quick-witted and a bit sarcastic at times. Well, at least my version of Merry is sarcastic. I also enjoy Merry and Frodo together as so often Frodo is with Sam and Merry is with Pippin. I enjoy mixing them a bit. Thank you for reading.
shirebound
· 23 January 2004
· Chapter 15: Making Memories
Pippin was nodding. "Can we make a new memory now?" Pippin asked. "I need to fill up my head with things because I don’t have many."
That's sweet! I'm so curious to see how this all works out.
Author's reply
At that point in the story, so was I! LOL I have a bad habit of starting these and working through them with half a plot. I got lucky on this one and found my way to the end.
shirebound
· 23 January 2004
· Chapter 13: Merry's Mum
This is so sensitively written. Pip's memories are returning, but it's easy to see how fragmented and confusing things still are for him.
Author's reply
Thank you for the kind words. I think it can be interesting how people remember events even if they haven't been injured. It's how we get so many different accounts of one event. I decided that it would be even more-so with an injury.
shirebound
· 23 January 2004
· Chapter 9: The Battle of Five Armies
Oh, I can't stop reading this! What a poignant moment when Pippin remembered the boat!
Author's reply
I wanted to start with something small, and yet, important to Pippin. I thought it would be interesting if, even though he goes about it the wrong way, Merry jump-starts things in a way he doesn't expect. I like a surprise now and again. If you see anything that doesn't ring true, let me know.
shirebound
· 23 January 2004
· Chapter 2: Waiting
I'm *finally* getting time to read this wonderful story! I'm already mesmerized, and it's only chapter 2. I do love...
"I doubt that our Pippin will ever be safe for very long no matter who he is with," Frodo smiled. "No, Merry, that one has a high sense of adventure. He doesn’t think before he acts. The only thing you’ll do by turning him away is leave him without his best protector."
Author's reply
Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy the rest of it. Thank you for reviewing!
PIppinfan1988
· 22 January 2004
· Chapter 19: Two Dwarves Under A Tree
*Whistles and applause!* Take your bow, GW! Wonderful storytelling!
Pippinfan
Author's reply
I like the whistles and applause! Thank you very much, (bows, deeply) and I am glad you enjoyed it.
PIppinfan1988
· 22 January 2004
· Chapter 16: The Visit
Great characterization--and you did all of that within one chapter! Well done.
(sniffing on the side--more tissue!)
PF
Author's reply
Had a bit of help from Frodo and Violet on this one. Thanks for the lovely reivew.
PIppinfan1988
· 22 January 2004
· Chapter 12: Tooks
Ohhh..."Momma." So cute! I love this...I had to get a new box of tissue!
LOL...now I understand what you meant about Pearl waylaying Frodo in Merry's Decision! I loved your comment about Frodo being along in a room with two Took females! Gosh, we do think alike!
PF
Author's reply
Yes we do! Two brains, on the same course. Frightening, isn't it? I like strong female characters and I think that the Took women usually fit that description.
darksun
· 21 January 2004
· Chapter 19: Two Dwarves Under A Tree
Oh, this was *such* a lovely story. Had my heart aching for Pippin. I really love how this was written and the ingenuity of it all. Very well done, I'd say. :)
Author's reply
Thank you for your kind words. I am glad that you liked this story and I appreciate your taking the time to leave a review. It's always nice to get feedback!
I haven't read the chapter yet, but Pearl told me about the cookies being biscuits... I gather biscuits in fair old England may be (and I'm guessing here) rolls? Help--someone from England--help! Now I have to go back and change all the cookies in my stories...
btw, if I spot any cookies I'll eat them!! :-)
Pippinfan
Author's reply
Please eat them all! They are not to darken the pages of this story again. They are biscuits now! Cookies are for Girl Scouts, not Hobbits!
PIppinfan1988
· 21 January 2004
· Chapter 5: It's Cold
sniff. So compelling. I felt Frodo's strain to keep from throwing my arms around Pippin to comfort the little lad.
PIppinfan1988
· 21 January 2004
· Chapter 4: New Beginning
Very nice!! I know I keep saying that word, but it is all sincere! Very nice writing, too! You must have thousands of stories stored up in your young noggin! PLEASE keep on writing after Wizard's Coin!
Pippinfan
Author's reply
LOL! I still have to figure out how to finish this one. Oh and thanks for the young part, that was very kind of you, miss.
PIppinfan1988
· 21 January 2004
· Chapter 1: Two Words
Oh my--this is looking mighty good! I like their preoccupation with Gandalf's magic...you'll see why in the near future.
Pippinfan
Author's reply
Hey, thought you had read this one! LOL Hope you enjoy it.
PIppinfan1988
· 21 January 2004
· Chapter 0
Oh...the man is ageless! :-) Actually, he is referred to as one of the Istari. Istari are the equivalent to what some of us believe to be Guardian Angels. Probably more information than you wanted!
Pippinfan
marigoldg
· 18 January 2004
· Chapter 19: Two Dwarves Under A Tree
It's finished! I really enjoyed it, so I am sad to see it finsh, but I am looking forward to your next one. You might think about changing "checkers" to "draughts" as checkers is the American term : )
Really, really good!
Author's reply
Thank you for reviewing this one. I am pleased that you liked it. As always, I am glad of the advice concerning the correct terms for things. I will change this later on tonight when I have a minute or two to myself. As to the next one, it has been started and is posted up to chapter two so far. Two more chapters are nearly completed and so "Wizard's Coin" is in progress. Thank you again for the help.
Pearl Took
· 17 January 2004
· Chapter 18: Questions and Answers
LOL You were right . . . I missed two chapters. Things did make a bit more sense with those in there, lol. Once again, a wonderful story!!
Pearl Took
Author's reply
Sorry. I know how hard it is to get something but not get all of it. Don't know how I managed to do that little trick, but hope I have all of the bugs out now. Thanks for back-tracking.