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| Pitfalls of the Palantir by Haleth | 6 Review(s) |
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| Nilmandra | Reviewed Chapter: Prologue on 3/4/2005 |
| Poor Odob - after all that work, the darn clam got away. He needs to think of it as a great 'one that got away' story to tell his grandchildren. I really could see this walrus banging and pounding on the palantir, too. I have been watching and reading about mantis shrimp's breaking open clams and anything else they like (in coral reef aquariums), but I think Odob would be even more amusing. Author Reply: Thank-you, Nilmandra I can picture an ancient and venerable walrus with only one, yellowed tusk, lying on a rock, basking in the sun while all of the little walrus pups gather around to hear his clam hunting stories. I'm curious. How do mantis shrimp break things apart? I wouldn't have thought they'd be either big enough or strong enough to be capable of very much. Haleth | |
| Leaward | Reviewed Chapter: Prologue on 3/3/2005 |
| LOL ...walrus-handled it ... wonderful description! I've often wondered this myself, what would have happened if a Palantir found its way onshore. I love the idea of the Odob -- who better! What an interesting plot-bunny to watch hatch. Author Reply: Thank-you, Leaward. It would be interesting to read a serious story on the effects a palantir would have. Denethor certainly proved they were perilous to use. The plot bunnies are already multiplying and hopping off in different directions. Haleth | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: Prologue on 3/3/2005 |
| beady little walrus eyes, walrus-handled, vague walrus hope You have a way with words. Better yet, the chapter is short, lending itself to reading without interruption. Interruption is the bane of my fanfic existence. But a common bane. An all-too-oft repeated bane. In other words, a main bane. Glad the walrus was not affected by looking into the oyster or clam or bright as-yet-unnamed (except perhaps in the story title) thingie. This could be interesting. Author Reply: Thank-you, Lindelea. I can empathise with a person subject to many interruptions. No walruses (walrii?) were harmed in the writing of this prologue. Haleth | |
| Avalon Estel | Reviewed Chapter: Prologue on 3/2/2005 |
| Oh, dear. A walrus... in Middle-Earth... This is going to be great! Goodness, that was so funny! I loved the line about the superlatives. Update soon! Author Reply: Thank-you for the review, Avalon Estel. It's not easy imagining what is going through a walrus's head. Probably something along the lines of 'can I eat it?' or 'Can it eat me?' Poor Odob, he's still hungry. | |
| Elena Tiriel | Reviewed Chapter: Prologue on 3/2/2005 |
| Oh, dear, are you going to make me read this story all over again? *Great big sappy grin* Way to go, Haleth! *Two thumbs up* - Barbara, who could definitely use some heavy-duty cheering up right about now... Author Reply: Sorry, Elena! Look at it this way; I have to proof-read and polish it again. Thanks for reviewing and I hope things look up for you. Haleth | |
| DAYNA | Reviewed Chapter: Prologue on 3/2/2005 |
| OOOOoooooOOOOOooooooo!!!! Walrus mystery and intrigue! I'm hooked, Haleth! This is gonna be a fun ride, I can already tell! :D Author Reply: Thanks, DAYNA. I hope the rest of the tale will be as enjoyable. Haleth | |