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| A Matter of Appearances by Lindelea | 6 Review(s) |
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| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 8/14/2006 |
| A very wise Hobbit, our Ferdi is. And Farry knows to trust Ferdi's instincts. Author Reply: Well, Ferdi is part hunter and part wild creature himself, I think, after sneaking around all during the Troubles, hunting ruffians and being hunted by them. And Farry has a good head on his shoulders! Thanks! | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/27/2006 |
| Ooh, something creepy this way comes? Of course this couldn't possibly just be the simple chore of fetching Farry that it was meant to be--it's *Ferdi* after all, and nothing *simple* *ever* happens to him... I really liked Farry's ruminations on falling from ponies. I'm afraid I wouldn't be looking forwar d to more falls either. He's a very sensible young hobbit for a Took. Author Reply: Poor Ferdi. BTDTBTTS (Been there, done that, bought the tee-shirt) And in his case the tee-shirt says, "Nothing *simple* ever happens to me." I remember being told in my first riding lesson that we wouldn't be true riders until we'd fallen three times. Talk about uncomfortable anticipation! Author Reply: p.s. loved your first sentence. Just finished reading an Agatha Christie entitled "By the Pricking of My Thumbs". I read a sci-fi/fantasy story by Ray Bradbury, I think (might've got the author wrong, it's been so long) by the title "Something Wicked This Way Comes" and have always wondered where that comes from. Is it a famous poem? Sounds rather Poe-ish. | |
| Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/24/2006 | |
| Here is another, for good measure. And because I forgot to say it before. You were right. You should have called this chapter "In which just about nothing happens." *g* *cracks whip* Get to it! Let's see some action! Author Reply: Okay, maybe not Frodo. Happy birthday, you wretch. What kind of latte do you want? Author Reply: p.s. Your least wish... Got to it. Action, as requested. Put the whip away now, dearie, it's scaring the ponies. | |
| Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/24/2006 | |
| I especially liked this part. I could just see it and hear it: The foursome stood quietly, all breathing as one, listening to the soughing of the breeze and the subdued chuckle of the stream below. So now you can't say that I never review! *nyah!* Author Reply: I think I could count your reviews on the fingers of one hand. Even if I were Frodo. *g* Thanks! Feedback is a wonderful thing! | |
| demeter d | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/24/2006 |
| Good to meet you, Miss Dapple. You are a charming lass. You have managed to give the ponies personality very quickly. Interesting how Ferdi tells himself, "Likely naught" THREE times. Do we think he has convinced himself? Nice cliffhanger ending here. Author Reply: Um. Several explanations. He's superstitious, and "talking trouble away"? (Probably not) He's trying to reassure Farry? He couldn't really believe that it's naught... actions speak louder than words and he's loaded and ready for bear. (I think I used that cliche correctly. Not sure, though. Has to do with cannon, I think?) | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/24/2006 |
| Likely naught,’ Ferdi said The horses don't believe him and neither do we - do we? You built the tension beautifully here to say that there is nothing to see, hear or feel. Author Reply: LOL, thank you! (And I think that Farry probably doesn't believe him, either.) | |