Blanketed in Love by TopazTook
Anonymous · 9 July 2004 · Chapter 18: Bestest Friends
Great story! Well written with lots of different levels. It had drama, humor, and suspense. An all around well done tale.
Author's reply
Thanks so much! Life is kind of like that, I guess -- drama and humor all mixed together.
Pearl Took · 18 June 2004 · Chapter 18: Bestest Friends
Well done, Topaz! I'm glad Pippin felt he could handle the Dragon and that he and Everard became good friends.
Author's reply
Thank you! Our lad is quite the brave little sort. Of course he can handle a dragon (to his way of thinking), he's getting to be as big as the Bullroarer. Rarrgh!
pipinheart · 18 June 2004 · Chapter 18: Bestest Friends
Really loved it! I could feel pippins energy coming to life on the pages,back to his old self.ANd yes it was a mean dragon who put him under the bed.He was very brave... Great story,hope to hear another one from you soon....Great job....
Author's reply
Thank you -- for all your reviews! Nearly every chapter! I'm glad you felt that Pippin was back to his usual self in the last chapter, and he is very brave with all he's gone through...I believe a reviewer requested a "chattery, bouncy little hobbit again," so I put the bouncing in-- although I wasn't necessarily planning to do it upside-down, until Pippin inspired me!
Elwen · 17 June 2004 · Chapter 18: Bestest Friends
That was the most satisfying ending to the story. Pippin was so determined through it all and I love your little glimpses into the workings of his mind. Frodo, Sam, Merry and Bilbo were carefully drawn and the recovery believably written. Thank you for a very good read.
Author's reply
Thank *you*. I was worried that I wasn't getting Frodo and Bilbo down particularly well--I find Pippin, Merry and Sam easier to write. (One reason I sent the Gaffer off to Tighfield was so that I didn't have to worry about writing another hobbit "in character" for very long!) Those "little glimpses" into Pippin's mind came about because it did eventually occur to the author that it's his story; he should get some say in it -- perhaps more evidence of his determination coming through.
nathadagendaen · 17 June 2004 · Chapter 18: Bestest Friends
ahhhhhh i love this fanfic, i swear i do, some bits make you teary with cuteness, and others make you laugh (also with cuteness). Well done to TopazTook.
Author's reply
Thank you. Some of these reviews make me tear up, too (with pleasure).
Valerie · 17 June 2004 · Chapter 18: Bestest Friends
*applauds wildly* That was amazing! Superb! Excellent! There aren't enough synonyms for "good" in the English language to describe the story. I'm so sad now that it's over. I'm looking forward to reading more fics by you :)
Author's reply
Thank you! Merci! (French) Blagodarya! (Bulgarian) I'm glad you're interested in reading more of my stories, because ideas kept popping into my head, and I kept having to (figuratively) slap my hand down and say "no! no writing a new story until you finish with this one!"
Dreamflower · 17 June 2004 · Chapter 18: Bestest Friends
This was a sweet and caring story, showing so much of "hobbit love". But I think the best part of all was your ending, especially the last two chapters. Pippin solved the problem of Reggie *by himself* and then took on Everard as a project. I think that I like many of your readers anticipated the easy out--somehow Pip would reveal to Merry or his father what Reginard had been doing, and one of them would solve the problem. I'm so glad you did it your way, it made the story far more memorable and poignant. Thank you for a lovely story.
Author's reply
Thank you for your comments. I wanted Pippin to solve the problem to show that he is a brave and resourceful little hobbit, very worthy of going on the Quest in his later years, even though he's not of age -- a fact which Merry, at least, fully realizes. (Do you think Merry has his suspicions who's at fault after that little glance Pippin threw at the running game? He was awfully good at interpreting silent Pippin's communication. Hmm.) And befriending Everard was part of besting Regi: although Regi doesn't much care about getting others in trouble for his own motives (see chapters six and seven), he does at least hesitate before putting his own brother in harm's way (chapter 17)...and if Everard's right next to Pippin, that puts Pip in less danger, too.
Aewyn · 17 June 2004 · Chapter 18: Bestest Friends
Oh, TopazTook! This story has been so precious, and I am sorry to see it end. I can imagine old Bilbo carrying little Pippin around and forgetting all about him while contemplating.... hmm.... other... things. You have real talent, and I hope to see more stories from your pen :) Take care, Aewyn
Author's reply
Thank you! I was trying to write Bilbo as an "absent-minded professor" type: smart about book learning, but a bit distracted from daily life. (I'm not sure what influence it had on my subconscious, as I don't actually remember the books all that well from my childhood, but the title of the "Danny Dunn" series of mysteries kept popping into my head as I was writing this, so there may be a reason.) The forgetting about the quills part, though, I blush to admit, is based on me: I am forever picking up another pen as I wander around my office, forgetting that I already have one tucked behind my ear.
Elenar · 16 June 2004 · Chapter 18: Bestest Friends
I loved your story. Great ending. I really like how Pippin and Everard became friends.
Author's reply
Thank you. Pippin needs a buddy when Merry's not around (as he points out, they don't actually live together), and Everard needed a friend who wouldn't try to use him like Regi did in the chapters with the archery contest and the stone-throwing. (Regi didn't care who it was who hit Pip with the rocks, but he did see him in the clearing.)
Mysterious Jedi · 16 June 2004 · Chapter 18: Bestest Friends
That was fantastic! Please write more stories soon!
Author's reply
Thank you! I have more plot bunnies hopping around in my head, and some are making their way to this site soon.
Valerie · 16 June 2004 · Chapter 17: Tuesday's Child Is Full of Grace
This will be a review for the past three chapter that I have missed. They were all wonderful! I can tell you right now that I was highly disappointed when I didn't see the link to the next chapter. So, not only has Pippin gotten rid of an enemy, he has made a new friend :). I'm looking forward to the next update!
Author's reply
Thank you for your comments on my chapters! I will be posting the next one right now as per your request. Pippin has indeed managed to outwit Regi by being good and kind -- even Regi got part of what he wanted, in a position with respect!
Elenar · 16 June 2004 · Chapter 17: Tuesday's Child Is Full of Grace
Great chapter. Good to see Pippin's continued improvement.
Author's reply
I promised I'd fix him, didn't I?
pipinheart · 16 June 2004 · Chapter 17: Tuesday's Child Is Full of Grace
Really good..... I liked seeing fern back in the story,she was a character I liked. Pippin is walking about and playing games,he even plays with regi's brother. Regi isn't a nice fellow,wasn't to nice to fern.... I like that pippin wanted to give sam a gift,really nice..... Keep up the great work,and update soon.....
Author's reply
Thank you for your comments on Fern: positive reaction to her was part of the reason she showed up again. And Regi is a bad hobbit to pretty much everyone, not just Pippin.
pipspebble · 10 June 2004 · Chapter 16: Fast Away the Old Year Passes
Oh, I just love this chapter! I have loved them all, but the ending of this one especially is heartwarming. Cannot wait to read more, and thank you for sharing this gem with the rest of us. :-) Pips
Author's reply
Oh, thank you for such a sweet and touching review! And thank you for the plug on the Quill and Inklings list, too -- I did see it, I just can't get on the list during the day to respond (my work computer blocks it because of the "some adult content" notification on yahoo groups).
pipinheart · 10 June 2004 · Chapter 16: Fast Away the Old Year Passes
Really good!! Pippin seesm so happy and carefree with his father,and family. Yet I do wonder if regi won't harm him to get him out of the way. He want to be Thain after all,but pippin did hear him,if only he could tell them. Pippin walked it was such a great surprise to all,it was nice... Kepp up the great work,uodate soon....
Author's reply
Pippin's glad to be home, but Regi is not glad to have him there. I think Pippin has some ideas about Regi, though....
Elenar · 9 June 2004 · Chapter 16: Fast Away the Old Year Passes
That was so cute. I am so happy for Pippin. Can't wait for more.
Author's reply
Thank you. I thought the next chapter would be up sooner, as I had planned to write it on my business trip the end of last week, but I discovered that a snoring seatmate on an airplane does not make it easy to concentrate.
Pearl Took · 9 June 2004 · Chapter 16: Fast Away the Old Year Passes
Alright!!! You Go Pippin!!! And you have laid down a good beginning to more mischief from Reginard and his brother. Good job!!
Author's reply
Pippin appreciates his cheering section. Regi probably does not appreciate your suspicions, but, of course, the rest of us know you are being an accurate judge of character. Thanks for the compliment!
Pearl Took · 7 June 2004 · Chapter 15: A Quiet Time
This was a wonderful look into Pippin's thoughts and how adults must look sometimes to children. Well done!!
Author's reply
Thank you. I'm glad it worked for you. I knew I wanted "silent Pippin" to do the internal narration for at least one chapter of this fic, but I had a struggle to maintain the same little hobbit "voice" I'd used for him earlier - I'm still not sure I'm entirely satsified. Plus, when he did try to narrate to me, he tends to tell a story in circles.
pipinheart · 7 June 2004 · Chapter 15: A Quiet Time
Really like it. Pippin seems so lonly, I feel for him. Frodo seems a bit frustrated and not really sure what to do. Pippins dad finially picks him up,pippin misses his family,but I wonder what awaits him at home. good story,update soon...
Author's reply
Hmm, well I think you may have picked up on some of how Frodo feels -- he's not used to little hobbits, as Pippin notices. Of course, part of that could also be from an author who was having an especially hard time writing Bagginses in this chapter.
Elenar · 7 June 2004 · Chapter 15: A Quiet Time
Poor Pippin. I can't wait for him to get better. I love Paladin showing up at the end. Great chapter.
Author's reply
Glad you liked it. Thank you.
Auntiemeesh · 6 June 2004 · Chapter 15: A Quiet Time
So I’m eating lots because I want to get big and strong and Mama always says “a hungry hobbit is a healthy hobbit” and I don’t want to be broken no more. I want Pippin to get fixed, I do! Poor wee, helpless, angry, sad, frightened little Pippin. I'm really enjoying this fic :)
Author's reply
Thank you! He will get fixed before this fic is done. I'm enjoying "A New Kind of Courage", too.
Valerie · 1 June 2004 · Chapter 14: Here Be Dragons
Argh, it must be so frustrating (and frightening) for Pippin to not be able to tell the others about Regi. This is such a wonderful fanfic. I'm looking forward to the next chapter!
Author's reply
Thank you! You will see in the next chapter that you are right about Pippin being both frustrated and frightened about his situation.
pipinheart · 29 May 2004 · Chapter 14: Here Be Dragons
Really liked,it. I wish somehow they could have know that it was Regi he was scared of. He is staying with frodo and bilbo still,his parent do miss him. I hope they find out it was regi who did it to him... Great story, update soon.....
Author's reply
Yes, his parents miss their little hobbit, but he's not willing to ride back with Regi just yet. Thanks again for your encouragement, and sorry for the delay in the Chap. 15 update.
Pearl Took · 28 May 2004 · Chapter 14: Here Be Dragons
AW! Our poor dear Pippin!! That wicked Regi!!!! I'm glad Pippin is recovering so well and I hope he gets to be the one to confront Regi. This is so good. Pear Took
Author's reply
Thank you again. Do not fear; Pippin will of course triumph in the end.
Elenar · 28 May 2004 · Chapter 14: Here Be Dragons
Poor Pippin. I hope Regi gets what's coming to him very soon.
Author's reply
Hmm. My reviewers certainly have it in for Regi. You are a vengeful lot.