While We Dwelt in Fear by Pearl Took
Beethovens7th · 19 February 2005 · Chapter 21: The Second Awakening
"Not . . . mad. Blessed. Blessed . . . Took." Her eyes closed and he wept onto her shoulder. Fantastic! cool! I love how this whole fairy thing is pulling together. Okay off to read the rest of this chapter. . . Esme’s surge of anger and pain on her son’s behalf nearly exposed her presence to Pippin. Oh poor poor esme!! To have to watch her son go through such torment. If twere me, i don't think i could ever wake up.!
Beethovens7th · 19 February 2005 · Chapter 20: The First Awakening
What a perfect chapter for me to read today. my back hurts and my head is foggy, so the whole thing seemed even more surreal. Fantastic descriptions once again, of Esmerelda in her loopy state, and EW the very last part, about the orc sweat and clawlike nails. Ickily wonderful. REally draws one into the scene.
Larner · 13 February 2005 · Chapter 14: Chaos, Deceptions and Deals: The New Shire
Very enthralling. Love it.
Larner · 13 February 2005 · Chapter 13: The Last Journey
Ah, at last the fight between the ruffians and the folk of Bree has been very successfully described. Excellently written.
Larner · 12 February 2005 · Chapter 12: A Disturbing Visit
Beautifully, beautifully written, bringing movie-verse and book-verse together. And I love your Paladin, Esme, Lanti, and Saradoc.
Larner · 12 February 2005 · Chapter 10: Pieces Moving Into Place
Beautiful imagery.
Larner · 8 February 2005 · Chapter 9: Nearly Calm
A very compelling story so far. Am finding myself enjoying the story very much. Hope to get caught up soon.
Larner · 8 February 2005 · Chapter 8: Second Yule: Festivity Perverted
Ah, Lotho is developing, I see. I wonder when Lobelia will see the light.
Larner · 8 February 2005 · Chapter 7: First Yule: Festivity Tainted, Festivity Missed
Beautifully and well written. I love the gentleness of the two gifts given in the wild, and the memory of terror Fredegar experiences.
Beethovens7th · 6 February 2005 · Chapter 19: Choices
Oh my! this chapter certainly leaves you hanging doesn't it. Makes me want to rush on to the next chapter. but alas, my tummy is upset. So I must away to the medicine cabinet and then bed. I really like how this chapter ties the two places together, putting the time line in perspective. Lovely dear!
Larner · 6 February 2005 · Chapter 6: A Turning at Yule-Tide
Lovely--Aragorn's kin coming into their own!
Larner · 6 February 2005 · Chapter 5: Troubling News
Ooh, lovely descriptions of how the Time of Troubles started.
Larner · 5 February 2005 · Chapter 4: Visitors and Visions
Very engrossing. The psychic connection is well written and described.
Lindelea · 5 February 2005 · Chapter 35: Sorrows and Fears
p.s. forgot to say VWD! Seamless, and drew me along, and left me wanting more.
Lindelea · 5 February 2005 · Chapter 35: Sorrows and Fears
Ah, yes, a skilfull blend of humour and angst. You had me worried, and then in the midst of it all chuckling, and then somehow wistful. What was the part of the Smials where they ought not to have poked their noses? And your view of the Tooks is very interesting. Fairy blood, indeed, and old Mad Baggins (he was half Took after all), and somehow it makes perfect sense that the Tooks would hold a more delicate balance than the more staid and solid Shire-folk that are not Tooks.
PIppinfan1988 · 5 February 2005 · Chapter 35: Sorrows and Fears
Marvelous and brilliant. So wonderful, touching...and beautifully written–by a most beautiful author. I have so enjoyed this story; each and every time I read a new chapter I always feel as if I’m there experiencing life right along with your characters. I felt as if *I* was Merry--feeling the depths of loss over Theoden...or keeping watch over my favorite cousin. I love the fact that Pippin shares this innermost part of his heart with his dearest, and obviously most trustworthy friend. I’m eager to find out what happens when he and his Aunt Esme get together! Absolutely fantastic, Pearl! Pippinfan
Larner · 4 February 2005 · Chapter 3: The Secret No One Acknowledged
Oh, so beautiful!
Larner · 4 February 2005 · Chapter 2: From the Inside, Out
It continues to be intriguing. (And there's certainly no problem with being a prolific writer!) Will take me some time to catch up, as I have to leave soon for work (hate night shifts), but I will eventually.
Hai Took · 4 February 2005 · Chapter 35: Sorrows and Fears
Poor Pippin, to think he is going mad! I'm glad Merry was able to be such a comfort, at least he was able to get over thinking Pippin to be mad as well. How frightening. I hope he is able to talk some more with Esmeralda when they get back home and things settle down once again. Looking forward to more!
Larner · 4 February 2005 · Chapter 1: Gone
Beautifully written.
Author's reply
Thank you for the two kind responses :) I hope you stay with the story. Thank you again :)
Larner · 4 February 2005 · Chapter 0: Prologue
Ooh, a lovely beginning! Am intrigued already.
shirebound · 4 February 2005 · Chapter 35: Sorrows and Fears
"She is with me, Merry. She is in my head, my heart; she is in my eyes. Seeing us. Watching over you." The soft voice was Pippin’s. The soothing voice was Merry’s mother’s. The spell-binding voice was a stranger’s, melodic and clear. "I don’t know what this is, but you aren’t mad." Merry thought again of their captivity, of somehow feeling his mother so near to him. "Not mad," he said hugging Pippin tighter and laying his cheek against Pippin’s head. "A Took. Not a mad one, mind you. Just a Took." Pippin clung to his beloved cousin. "Thank you," he whispered. Oh, I'm so glad Pippin confided in Merry, and even *more* glad that the hobbits are on their way home, at last! What a journey, Pearl!
Author's reply
Thank you so much my dear friend and mentor! You must have been sitting at your computer, I wasn't expecting any responses this quickly ;) Thank you for sticking with me on this horribly long journey, yes, I do think the end is in sight!! Thank you :)
Beethovens7th · 4 February 2005 · Chapter 18: In Plenty and In Want
Attention to every detail! wonderful. I love the "larger coats" bit so as to sneek in food. It just makes sense that the hobbits would find some way to help each other. One thing that makes this story not UTTERLY depressing is the knowledge that it did not last too long. Keep up the great work.
Author's reply
Thank you so much :) :) I'm actually answering responses!! I'm so glad you decided to read this story as I do appreciate your imput. Thank you again :)
PIppinfan1988 · 31 January 2005 · Chapter 34: The Summer of Our Discontent
Go, Paladin! Go, Pearl! It’s brilliant how you’ve taken us through the Lockholes, Freddie organizing a rescue party to rescue the “gathered” foodstuff, and--one of my favorites: being a fly on the wall inside the Smials during all this! My absolute favorite is your originality with the Tookish Faerie, Calul I love how you have Paladin and Eglantine experiencing a host of emotions as they run up against so many obstacles–including members of their kin. Wonderful, Pearl! I can’t wait to see where you’ll take us next. :-) Pippinfan
Lindelea · 31 January 2005 · Chapter 34: The Summer of Our Discontent
All right! Brave hobbits carrying on in the face of the ruffians!