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| A Healer's Tale by Lindelea | 14 Review(s) |
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| Eirinn Leigh | Reviewed Chapter: 51 on 12/2/2015 |
| I think this is my favorite of your stories so far, in regards to style and flow of writing. And the ending hit just the right note. Perfectly done. Author Reply: Belated thanks! I don't know if I answered this earlier, and the answer was wiped out, or if I missed it. There were a few years when I was "away" from fanfic and only able to make flying visits to SoA... Anyhow, I appreciate your stopping to leave an encouraging word. I hope this finds you and yours well. | |
| PipMer | Reviewed Chapter: 51 on 8/22/2007 |
| I just read this story after having it recommended to me by Grey Wonderer, and it was wonderful! You kept me on edge all the way through, even though I KNEW that Pippin doesn't die until he goes to Gondor with Merry! You had me wondering if perhaps it was an AU...but it all turned out well, which is what I like when it comes to stories about Pippin. He is my favorite hobbit. I really enjoyed your story Jewels, too, which I found a few months ago through recommendations about Merry stories through Anso the Hobbit. Well done, Lindelea! Author Reply: Well, then I owe thanks to GW for the rec, as well as to you for taking the time to comment. You know, Merry is my favourite hobbit, and that is why I don't write much about him--isn't that funny? I end up writing a lot about Pippin and Ferdibrand (who appears on the genealogy chart for the Tooks, but is never mentioned in LOTR). I've only written one AU (if you don't count the parodies), and I wrote that in an attempt to find a situation where Frodo could stay in Middle-earth and not have to sail to the West. In the few stories where I've written Pippin's death, it was always canon in its time and place. (Like at the end of Jewels, for instance.) I'm glad you liked Jewels too. Was it the ff.net version that you read? Probably, as the edited version being posted here on SoA is not quite half-done. I wince a little at the ff.net version--it was one of my first fanfics and contains some comical errors, like Estella's age being wrong, and my thinking Melilot and Celandine Brandybuck were male names, and using the dreaded "okay" somewhere in the story, which I was told was a "horrid Americanism"! Thanks again for stopping by! | |
| Tari | Reviewed Chapter: 51 on 7/24/2007 |
| I finally finished this wonderful tale. It could have gone on and on as far as I'm concerned. I knew Woodruff would marry Ted. They were made for each other. Did you write anything about their marriage and family? I wished I could have been there when everyone saw a healthy Pipping walk into the room. What a hoot. I believe you said the story with Jack, Wil and Robin was Dreamflower's Bunny, so I'm going to read that nest. Too bad there are no icon's to post. I put one jumping up and down for joy right here. Tari Author Reply: So nice to hear from you! I do love Woodruff, and mention of her is sprinkled throughout my Tookish tales, but this is the first in-depth look at her and at her family. So you'll see her in Flames and StarFire and FirstBorn and Down and Out and Where the Merlin Cries but I believe they'd be called cameos or guest appearances. Oh, and she has a bit of fun in Where the Love-light Gleams, saving Ferdi's reputation. Ted does not appear, or at least is not named when he does appear in these tales. It makes for a little more suspense in reading A Healer's Tale though in truth he only got his name in A Healer's Tale and was a bit of a bystander earlier. (I imagine Pippin got quite a kick out of that scene. *g*) Yes, Jack and Robin are in Dreamflower's Bunny. I do believe Jack's other lad stayed at home with his wife and young babe, this trip. Perhaps another time... I love imagining your icon. Thanks! Hope you find Dreamflower's Bunny enjoyable. It's a WIP, but I'm chipping away and trying to finish it before summer's over. | |
| Nienor Niniel | Reviewed Chapter: 51 on 9/26/2006 |
| Oh, that was good! It's so great what you did with Woodruff's character and how you gave her a history. The way the two storylines are interwoven, with hidden or more open references between the two timelines, worked really well for me. The scene where the Thainship was handed over - funny, I always thought Ferdi might be a good candidate, but it's also good that things came out like they did. Nice to see something of Robin's conjuror time. And that it ends with a thistle-teapot... *sniffles* All the best, Nienor Author Reply: Sorry for the belated reply! I'm glad that the interwoven stories worked. I know it was a challenge to link the two together, but was hoping that both would be all the richer. Thanks! | |
| Ariel | Reviewed Chapter: 51 on 10/24/2005 |
| Awww... Very well done indeed. Deathbed scenes are always better when they have a happier ending. Thank you for this lovely story. Author Reply: Thank you for taking the time to comment! (And I agree with you about deathbed scenes...) | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 51 on 10/24/2005 |
| Wow! What an ending! "Not necessarily the last chapter in Woodruff's life" as you said, but the first time for Pippin to sit at her side as she did - years ago. I loved the stone he gave her and his wish for Ent draught! Woodruff is very special to Pippin as he is to her, the child of her heart. I enjoyed reading this story very much. Now I'm prepared to read "Rope" ;-) Thank you very much, Lindelea! Author Reply: I liked the image of Pippin sitting by her side for a change, and giving orders that tea be made in the special pot, and them sharing stones and secrets. Thanks for your comments! I always find motivation to write, in the feedback I get. And now you're prepared to read Rope? You were able to put it off? I'm impressed by your self-restraint, good job! Hope you'll find some time to comment, when you do read "Rope". It's always fun to revisit a story through a reader's eyes. You're most welcome, and thank you for coming along for the journey. | |
| Pearl Took | Reviewed Chapter: 51 on 10/24/2005 |
| Aw! So sweet of her special child. This seems a good lead-in to another story ;) This has been such a joy to read, thoroughly wonderful :) :) Thank you!! Author Reply: Hmm. Another story. Farry's wedding, perhaps? *g* Author Reply: p.s. Thanks! | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 51 on 10/24/2005 |
| Hetty is very talented. I'm sure she will manage to coax Woodruff through this - for Ted's sake. After all, she's over the fever now. (It's one of the nice things about playing with elves - they don't go and get old on you!) I loved Pippin sitting by her and looking after her for a change. A very Tookish farewell to a very important person in his life. And letting her in on a secret - and such a secret, too! This is a lovely story - I have enjoyed the twists and turns. And I think Woodruff now makes it to Second Favourite Hobbit - after Ferdi. I'm only sorry it's finished. Author Reply: Hmmm. I may have to investigate Elves. It's just that I'm a little put off by the fact that they speak a different language. Give me Common Speech any day. I'm too old a dog to learn new tricks. (Tried learning Russian with the dc. Dismal failure on my part. Just couldn't seem to pick it up.) My goodness, Woodruff would certainly be astonished at her rise in status! I'm sorry it's finished, too, but have the comfort of knowing that Woodruff will likely appear in any story set at the Great Smials during Paladin's or Pippin's Thainship. And when I "see" her in a scene it'll bring a smile, knowing so much of the background to her relationship with the other hobbits in the story. Thanks! | |
| Garnet Took | Reviewed Chapter: 51 on 10/24/2005 |
| This one had me on the verge of tears, again.:) It's sad, but all lives in this mortal world must pass. It was so sweet to see so many things come full circle. Wonderful story, and wonderful ending. Thanks. Garnet Took (Connie B.) Author Reply: Thanks, Connie. The Epilogue nearly got left off, but it really does close the circle, reflecting the first chapter and summing up the whole of the healer's tale, as it entwines with the Thain's. But it was difficult to write, and I had to change the ending to be able to live with it, for I simply could not bear to write Woodruff's end, as it turned out. | |
| Anso the Hobbit | Reviewed Chapter: 51 on 10/24/2005 |
| What a lovely ending to this story! Woodruff is a wondeful character and I like her a lot, and what nicer way to end this story than to have Pip sit watch at her beddide? I enjoyed this very much Lin. :D Author Reply: Thanks, Anso! | |