Aloysius · 24 August 2004 · Chapter 9999: In the End...
This is really lovely. I like the way you portray how much all the others care about Pippin, and the jump forward to Pippin and little Faramir at the end is very effective.
Monsters by Pipfan
Reviews (13)
pipinheart · 20 July 2004 · Chapter 9999: In the End...
Really a good story,and true that everyone has thier own monsters to face..... keep up thr good work....
Gershwhen · 5 April 2004 · Chapter 9999: In the End...
Very nice closing, although I do think Pippin could have been a bit gentler with Faramir -- especially given all the care Merry, Frodo and Gandalf had shown him over the years. Thank you for posting this!
Author's reply
I thought of that, but I wanted to show that Pippin was really distracted with his memories, and the effects of everything that had happened to him. Also, I picture Faramir a lot like his father, full of questions and hard to put to sleep!
Gershwhen · 5 April 2004 · Chapter 4: Facing the Monsters
Pippin wasn't the only one to shed a few tears in this chapter! Very nicely written. I could really hear him when he talked about being "broken". Lovely portrayal of Gandalf as the comforter too.
Gershwhen · 5 April 2004 · Chapter 1: Facing the Dark
Very cool that you let Pippin be the one to hear something first. Hobbit ears are good for something :)
Hai · 5 April 2004 · Chapter 9999: In the End...
I liked that! I great way to see you Pippin canquer his "monsters" and get the courage before he faces even bigger ones! I loved the conversation between Pippin and Gandalf, it was wonderful! I like that Pippin opened up and spoke with Gandalf when he wouldn't with anyone else. Thank you!
Author's reply
Thank you! I think the hobbits thought of Gandalf rather like a grandfather, and it seems easier to talk to someone who is a little bit distanced from ourselves. Especially one who has seen as much as Gandalf!
Dreamflower · 5 April 2004 · Chapter 9999: In the End...
Lovely story. I like the way the entire Fellowship rallies around Pippin, and how they miss his pranks and chatter. I loved the way Gandalf knew that all he needed was reassurance that he was not a coward. And I got a real kick out of Sam being in on Pip's prank on Merry. And the little epilogue with Faramir and Merry brought it full circle.
Author's reply
Oh, thank you! I picture Sam as being a very mature hobbit who sees things from a bit different perspective than the others. After all, he has brothers and sisters, and sometimes mischief is the best medicine!
Grey Wonderer · 5 April 2004 · Chapter 9999: In the End...
A beautiful story. I enjoyed every word of it. Hope you are planning to write more of these. I shall look forward to them.
Author's reply
Thank you very much! I hope you enjoy my other attempts as much as this one!
songpinner · 5 April 2004 · Chapter 9999: In the End...
Oh, but I liked this one! The way you wrote the characters, and especially the hobbits, was perfect, true to book and even the film. There were a lot of little details I liked in terms of interactions and the last part was a wonderful continuation and tie-in. Family and friends do help one face monsters... -Laura
Author's reply
Thank you! That is one of the highest praises I could ever ask for!
Grey Wonderer · 5 April 2004 · Chapter 3: Worries
“I will speak with him when we stop for the night. And let us see if he will refuse to have words with me.” I love this line. I can imagine Gandlaf saying this and I love how you have written him to this point. All of the characters in this are so true to Tolkien and the descriptions are very vivid.
Grey Wonderer · 5 April 2004 · Chapter 2: Sleeping in the Light
I love the way Gimli tries to make light of his own injury in this while checking on Pippin. I have always thought that Gimli had a very soft place in his heart for all of the Hobbits. NIcely written. I am enjoying this very much.
Grey Wonderer · 5 April 2004 · Chapter 0
This has a very interesting beginning witth a great deal of suspense. I can't wait to read more of it and so this is a short post. Love it so far.
eiluj · 4 April 2004 · Chapter 9999: In the End...
A great depiction of the Fellowship -- and Pip being very Pip. It took a minute to figure out changing the date: yes, Pippin would be happy to change that date. Kudos!
Author's reply
Lol, thank you very much. I had hoped I wasn't being to vague with him changing the callender, I'm glad it was ok.