Reviews (25)

H.G. · 3 October 2015 · Chapter 9999: Epilogue

Cute story!

docmon · 24 July 2005 · Chapter 2: Part II

I had to write another review when I realized I had not mentioned the most touching part of this story. When Pippin says: “I just mean…when such people take a mind to be your friend, then they’re your friend and no nonsense about it. No going back. And you’ve got to take care of such people, just like if you’re given a great treasure. You don’t leave it sitting out for wicked folks to steal what they like, and you don’t try to twist it into something it wasn’t meant to be. Neither do you try to pig it all for yourself, and hide it away in a dark closet till it loses its luster. You were trusted with it, even if only for a while, and so you take the best care of it. You see what I mean?" I just found it wonderful. It's a message for all of us to take our friends seriously and not take them for granted. I hope to do the same in my life. Just wanted to add that! A wonderfully written story!

docmon · 23 July 2005 · Chapter 9999: Epilogue

I thoroughly enjoyed this short story. Very touching, and Gandalf seemed touched by it too!

Gentle Hobbit · 27 June 2005 · Chapter 9999: Epilogue

That was a charming tale. I can just see Gandalf resplendent in his snowy-white hat. And I loved your descriptions of people's "looks", from Bergil's mixed proud, embarrassed triumphant look, to Frodo's proud look that made Pippin want to earn it again. Lovely touches!

Gershwhen · 25 June 2005 · Chapter 9999: Epilogue

Um, wow, where do I start? Not only did you take a small idea and make it into a wonderful story, but the writing was quite evocative. You certainly have a way with words!! I adored the first person POV and the fact that you gave Pippin such a distinctive voice, and that he stayed in character with the books. His whole thought about friends and that everyone was a steward to someone or some ideal was just splendid. What a "Pippinsh" philosophy and grandly worded. You really brought a tear to my eye with this, "His lamp may be broken, but his inner flame lives on, and will shine all the brighter when I meet him again on the Other Side." That thought along with the earlier reference to Frodo being such a strong light and Pippin feeling like a moth, really brought the whole theme together. I could go on about so many little details: the secondary characters, the use of colors and their variations, all of the descriptions -- it really all was put together wonderfully. But I'll just say "thank you" for posting such a lovely tale that caused such a strong emotional reaction in me.

Farawyn · 25 June 2005 · Chapter 9999: Epilogue

"...and starts a jaunty dance by the light of the moon...the diamond-white moon." A wonderful ending sentence. I just loved this story! The moment you first mentioned Mikala and Bergil I just knew that they would marry. Thanks for sharing your talent with all of us! Farawyn

Farawyn · 25 June 2005 · Chapter 3: Part III

"We could have used him for a light house." So lovely! It had me laughing and crying. Now for the epilogue........

Andrea · 25 June 2005 · Chapter 9999: Epilogue

"And as he thinks of me, maybe he hears music from a distant land, adjusts the Hat to a jaunty angle and starts to dance, by the light of the Moon…..the diamond-white Moon." I would like to see Gandalf dancing! You captured Pippin's voice throughout this story perfectly! Absolutely wonderful! Thank you :)

Elwen · 25 June 2005 · Chapter 9999: Epilogue

Oh my. What a masterpiece. Pippin's voice is so perfect and his thought processes so hobbitish. His observations of the war going on around him are so inocent and yet wordly. And your last few paragraphs had me weeping. Bravo and thankyou for a wonderful read.

Dreamflower · 25 June 2005 · Chapter 9999: Epilogue

*sound of loud applause* And your epilogue was the perfect finish to this. I adore your Pippin with his hard-won wisdom, and his way of just *being* love. Absolutely marvelous story, and it is going to be one of my all-time favorites. I intend to rec this story all over the place!

Dreamflower · 25 June 2005 · Chapter 3: Part III

What a wonderful, fun, gorgeous thing to wake up to this morning! There is so much to love about this chapter I don't even know where to begin. Your version of Pippin's voice is so dear, and *he's* such a dear (well, he's a dear anyway, but it's so seldom to get him in first person POV) and just makes me want to hug him! This was funny and sad by equal turns, and at the end I felt like I was all lit up the way Gandalf was! On to the epilogue now...

shirebound · 25 June 2005 · Chapter 9999: Epilogue

I started highlighting my favorite parts of this epilogue, but found myself quoting nearly every word of your incredible writing back at you. Beautiful, just beautiful. What a wonderful story. Well, I have to highlight at least these... Still, you don’t ALWAYS feel the load. There are things that can make you forget about it, especially if you work at it. Then eventually there comes a time when you stop working so hard at it, and just let things take their course. That’s when some of the load starts dropping off and falling away, and you’re moving on a downhill slide, before you even know it, just greatly enjoying the ride. But I can see him in his hat, and I think he’s wearing it tonight and thinking of me. And looking at the stars and thinking of all of us. Remembering our journey and our purpose, our songs and our pranks and our mushrooms and our dragging feet. Waterfalls haunted by a lost maiden’s voice. Doors that opened when you spoke “Friend.” Horses that blazed like lightning in fields of gold. Fireworks and hanging lanterns and smoke rings. And a Tree full of blossoms, and a girl who put names to their whiteness and to the brownness of oak leaves in the fall. And as he thinks of me, maybe he hears music from a distant land, adjusts the Hat to a jaunty angle and starts to dance, by the light of the Moon…..the diamond-white Moon. Thank you for this lovely story.

shirebound · 25 June 2005 · Chapter 3: Part III

How wonderful. The hobbits are having such a wonderful effect on Minas Tirith, and everyone they touch is the better for it. I love these passages: Gandalf tells me you saved his life,” he said to me, much to my surprise. It was true that I’d stuck an orc that was about to cleave Gandalf, but I’d pretty nearly forgotten about it, and it came as a shock that he should mention it to others. “As well as Faramir’s. I completely take it back what I said about war being the province of men. Seems everyone has his, or her part to play in the grand scheme of things.” As it was, he just chuckled, but then suddenly he touched my cheek and gave me this look I’ll never forget. A look full of love and pride like I was his only son and had just done something truly wonderful. That was better than a laugh, any old day.

Bodkin · 25 June 2005 · Chapter 9999: Epilogue

Somehow, the thought of a child with the name Gandalf running around Minas Tirith seems singularly hilarious. I never, somehow, imagined the citizens of Gondor thinking of choosing his name as one to inflict on the young - but why not! Pippin comes over as a remarkably sensible and well-balanced individual here - with a wicked sense of humour and a superb turn of phrase. Excellent work.

Bodkin · 25 June 2005 · Chapter 3: Part III

'Surely Lord Flaming Eyeball wouldn’t want to trifle with her. There wouldn’t be an eye-patch big enough in all of Middle-Earth for him once she got her hooks on him.' If ever there was a comment worth recording for posterity, this must be it!

Farawyn · 21 June 2005 · Chapter 2: Part II

I love this! Better than the last chapter. Bergil asking Pippin how to get Mikala to like him and Pippin's response are great. I just wish all boys would act like that when trying to get you to notice them...... in stead of showing off and all that rubbish. But that's what makes your story realistic and life-like. And a great story idea! I know you got it from Shirebound, but I don't think many people could have taken off from that starting point as you have. Update this soon! Farawyn

shirebound · 19 June 2005 · Chapter 2: Part II

There are such lovely concepts in this chapter, but these are my two favorites: that was why good men went to war, so that their children could talk of colors and sweets and games and stories and birthday presents and what not in peace and freedom and sunlight... when such people take a mind to be your friend, then they’re your friend and no nonsense about it. No going back. And you’ve got to take care of such people, just like if you’re given a great treasure. You don’t leave it sitting out for wicked folks to steal what they like, and you don’t try to twist it into something it wasn’t meant to be. Neither do you try to pig it all for yourself, and hide it away in a dark closet till it loses its luster. You were trusted with it, even if only for a while, and so you take the best care of it. You can literally see Pippin's thoughts and feelings maturing during his time in Minas Tirith. And yet... he's still our Pippin.

Dreamflower · 19 June 2005 · Chapter 2: Part II

There are some people in this world who just seem to have this inborn knack for making you fall in love with them at first sight, or pretty nearly, and he was one of them. Strider was another, at least when he was all cleaned up and got up fine…and maybe even when he wasn’t, which was why we all warmed up to him so fast. Lady Arwen was yet another, and it wasn’t just her outward beauty that made her so. So was Frodo. I was never quite sure exactly what it was about him, but it was as if he were a lamp and you were a moth. And yes, Sam was that sort too, even if he wasn’t so fine looking as all those others. But he made you like the way he looked, just as he was. And then of course, there is *you* Peregrin Took! And part of the charm of such people is the fact that they do not ever seem to know such things about themselves. You have taken what could have been a bit of silly little humorous fluff and transformed it into something profound. I love these bits of insight from our Pip. And you’ve got to take care of such people, just like if you’re given a great treasure. You don’t leave it sitting out for wicked folks to steal what they like, and you don’t try to twist it into something it wasn’t meant to be. Neither do you try to pig it all for yourself, and hide it away in a dark closet till it loses its luster. You were trusted with it, even if only for a while, and so you take the best care of it. You see what I mean?” So very, very true and so very, very wise. He didn’t kiss me. Boys don’t kiss each other here. I puzzled a bit about that, but every country has its customs, I suppose. So hobbity! I got a chuckle out of that. You have perfectly captured our sweet Took here, a wise fool, very young in many ways, very old in others, with his great and generous heart that never looks back at doing what he thinks will enable him to take care of his friends. I am curious now to see what happens with the hat, and how he finally gets his sword back. Oh--and I love your Faramir, as well, just thought I'd add.

Jeodo Brandybuck · 18 June 2005 · Chapter 1: Part I

How delightful! I'm so pleased that I have something else to look forward to reading! Thank you for such a dear, funny story. Jeodo Brandybuck

Andrea · 18 June 2005 · Chapter 1: Part I

“Pardon me, madam, but I…I need a hat. I mean…not for myself, but f-for a friend. Do you, uh…happen to have any…uh…wizard hats?” LOL! That made me nearly fall off my chair ;-) What a wonderful idea to buy a hat for Gandalf. And as someone said before, this really is very "Pippish" - I like it!

Dreamflower · 17 June 2005 · Chapter 1: Part I

Oh, oh, oh, oh! I am just grinning fit to burst! This is absolutely wonderful! So very *Pippish* if you know what I mean, and I love your OC Mikala! This is beautiful! I got such a chuckle out of this: Well, of course I knew I stood out, seeing as how I was the shortest person in the City now that most of the children had been--what was the word--eviscerated? No, evacuated, that was it--on account of the threat of war. And I knew the kitchen-wenches laughed about my feet. I found this out when Mikala told me she had a pair of shoes she thought might fit me, they being too small for her anymore. I thanked her and declined. If folks laughed about my feet now, just imagine how they’d laugh about me in lasses’ shoes! This story is adorable, and answers the question, what did Pip get up to while they were waiting around to be attacked!

Larner · 17 June 2005 · Chapter 1: Part I

Love the trying to find the right shade of white, and Pippin being described as adorable by Mikala's friends. Yes, a bit of movieverse has been thrown in, I see.

shirebound · 17 June 2005 · Chapter 1: Part I

This is adorable! Omigosh, poor Pippin with his good-intentioned plan that he made so complicated. I think my favorite part (besides all the yummy jelly rolls and meat rolls) is the fact that people respected Pippin because he didn't put on airs or act fancy. I'm really looking forward to more of this story.

Farawyn · 17 June 2005 · Chapter 1: Part I

And I just thought, too, that you can put a link to your website in the "Link" area of your little bio page.

Farawyn · 17 June 2005 · Chapter 1: Part I

This was great! Wonderful idea. I love the way you make Pippin's thoughts just like how he speaks and acts. And him trying to get up the nerve to measure Gandalf's head..... oh, I was laughing like crazy. The thought of Gandalf thinking that Pippin was trying to strangle him was hilarious. And I love how you incorperate Mikala from your other story into this, also. Hope there's more soon!