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| A Healer's Tale by Lindelea | 6 Review(s) |
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| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 32 on 7/9/2005 |
| I find it fascinating how much more powerful this seems when seen from Woodruff's point of view. It just seems - fuller, and more involved. It's partly because it's extended, I suppose, but I think the perspective makes a difference. First person - it's more intimate. And, even though I knew it wouldn't happen, I was rooting for Diamond to put her foot down. I'll bet Woodruff is close to collapse later in the day when she realises just how close it came. That horrible sick feeling that you get when you just managed to grab the kid before it ran out into the street in front of a speeding car. Good stuff. Sorry about the delayed response. Been distracted. Author Reply: Easy to get distracted. Happens to me all the time. It is interesting, how the change in perspective affects the perception of the story. Close to collapse, yes, I'd imagine, sort of that roller-coaster feeling of having come *this* close to disaster and having been yanked away through no credit on your own part. But that is a few chapters away yet. For awhile she'll continue to regret that she couldn't take off the leg right then and there when she wanted, when she figured Pippin would be too exhausted to fight for long, and would probably faint quickly, which would be a blessing under the circumstances. But happily it turned out differently. Thanks! | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 32 on 7/7/2005 |
| Oh my, I think I need a healer myself, now! I've caught a very bad cold, but I'm looking forward to the weekend. And of course, this is nothing compared to poor Pippin nearly losing his leg! I don't know, if Woodruff's decision was right or not, but one thing is sure: She really needs a rest! So, let's give her - and our nerves - this rest ;-) Afterwards, everything will look better. Author Reply: You poor thing. I have a bad cold, too, and the stupid thing came back after I thought I was "all better" and went back to my daily routine. So take care, get plenty of rest, and all that. The worst of the "Interlude" angst is over, I promise. So rest and relax and enjoy the rest of the ride. (The other chapters, however, will continue to be angsty for a little while longer. Sorry about that. They didn't quite "wrap up" at the same rate... unless I made the Woodruff chapters about 10,000 words long...) | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 32 on 7/6/2005 |
| I rejoice it wasn't necessary to remove the leg, but can certainly understand why she thought it might be necessary and best done now. Author Reply: O good, glad her rationale, though from the standpoint of incomplete understanding laced with exhaustion, makes some kind of sense, and not just to me! Thanks! | |
| Pearl Took | Reviewed Chapter: 32 on 7/6/2005 |
| You manage so well, keeping me on the edge of my seat even though I know what is coming!! And Pippin's sense of humor is perfect: 'What would you have me say?' Pippin grits, and Merry's lips twitch in a genuine smile, not the false cheer he has sustained through these dark hours. 'How are you feeling now?' I ask. 'Just dandy,' Pippin says. 'Is it nearly teatime? Let us take tea on the meadow this day.' 'Is he delirious?' Sam whispers. 'No, Samwise, you ass,' Pippin says. 'I am merely fed up to my chin with healers and their stupid, useless questions.' 'Steady,' Merry says, resting his hand on his cousin's shoulder. 'Easy enough for you to say,' Pippin says. Perfect! MEWD!!! ;) Author Reply: Oh, thank you so much! I don't get MEWD that often! (Kind of like dd's math papers. She has to get a perfect score to have a mark of "Excellent". If she makes one mistake or a few, she gets "very good". She always groans, but I tell her if she got "Excellent" for every paper then it wouldn't mean anything.) | |
| Connie B. | Reviewed Chapter: 32 on 7/6/2005 |
| That was it, the crisis I was wondering about. I found myself holding my breath even though I knew they weren't really going to aputate his leg. Just the thought makes me cringe. Now I can breathe a little easier and enjoy the rest of the story. Thanks. Connie B. Author Reply: Whew! Breathing easier along with you. Except for this dratted cold that has seized my bronchia. Drat. Certainly hope you enjoy the rest of the story! | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 32 on 7/6/2005 |
| I'd been waiting for this bit. Woodruff *still* doesn't have much faith in the Ent-draughts, does she? I am surprised she did not realize that the spasms were from life returning to the leg, and that they would pass, but I suppose exhaustion could account for her mind not working up to par. How horrified she is going to be when she realizes what she almost did... It is so interesting to see the familiar scene from an entirely different POV. I love her insight at the end, that the only way to get Sam to rest was to order Merry to do so. And yay! Diamond. She may be exhausted, but she knows her husband! Author Reply: Well, Ent-draughts are Outlandish, after all, not good solid hobbit sense. And you're right, Woodruff is very near the end of her own rope, in terms of exhaustion. But she certainly knows Merry, and she's come to know Sam. And yes, I think Diamond has a good head on her shoulders. Thanks! | |