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| A Centenary of Special Significance by Baggins Babe | 10 Review(s) |
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| Pearl Took | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/31/2007 |
| How horrible! No wonder he is so sorrowful. :-( | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/12/2007 |
| Oh dear! Poor Erithain! It was even more dreadful than I feared! On to the fluff! | |
| SurgicalSteel | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/8/2007 |
| Ah, that was horrific, but certainly realistic for the sorts of things that might have happened. Poor Erithain, hopefully his hobbit friends will be able to help him. Nicely written. Author Reply: Thank you for the review. I imagine such attacks were not uncommon during the years prior to the War of the Ring. The Viking raids on eastern England usually resulted in that sort of massacre. Man's inhumanity to Man never ceases to amaze me. Pity there aren't more hobbits! | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/4/2007 |
| What a horrific story - and yet one that, in many different variations, must have been the experience of many who survived the war. Poor Erithain. Author Reply: There must have been so many personal tragedies in such times. Living with such memories can't be easy but I'm sure travelling with hobbits will help to heal some of those emotional wounds. Little Freddy won't allow his new friend to be too unhappy. | |
| Queen Galadriel | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/3/2007 |
| Oh...poor Erithain! Oh, how horrible! And his poor son and foster-son! *shudders* But what became of the baby? I do hope (and knowing your writing, believe :)) that there will be lots of healing on this trip! And I'm very, very sure Hobbits will have lots to do with it. :) More soon, please! God bless, Galadriel Author Reply: Such things were common in Saxon England, when the Vikings raided the east coast. Traumatic for all concerned, especially Erithain and his sons. I suspect the baby stayed in the larger settlement - perhaps the Rangers will recruit him later! The hobbits will no doubt have a healing influence. They can't help it really. | |
| Tigger | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/3/2007 |
| Oh no...That poor man. Sadly, situations such as this would be too common during those times. I was thinking it would only be the thought of facing Halbarad's grave that would be lying heavy on him, but for it to be this as well... Sigh. :o( Hobbits are amazing creatures and capable of bringing healing to those they care for. The bond being made between little Freddy and Erithain will help more than any of us may be able to see. Looking forward to more of Ewithain and his little esquire. :oD Oh and BB....Keep your eyes peeled for something coming your way through e-mail. Something from this delightful universe spawned a plotbunny that hopped along and bit me hard!! I'm *very* pleased w/the end result. :o) Author Reply: Poor Erithain - I did put the poor man through it, didn't I? Love the thought of Erithain's 'little esquire!! Sweet! I think Freddy will help to heal his new friend. Sounds intriguing - will have a look. Flattered that my universe is affecting others. | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/3/2007 |
| Poor Erithain - I had feared something like this, as it was sadly only too likely that things like that had to happen back then. It is not easy to get over these terrible experiences, and it is only too understandable that he is so withdrawn and solemn. Now I hope fervently this journey will be good for him and the hobbits, particularly little Freddy, will have something of a healing influence on him. Author Reply: I think such events would definitely have happened at those times, as they did in Saxon England with incursions by the Vikings. I think the hobbits will be a very good influence. | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/3/2007 |
| The four hobbits made their way to bed, with much to ponder upon. As do the rest of us BB - great, if awful chapter. Author Reply: I'm glad you thought it was o.k. I've never written anything quite so grisly before. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/3/2007 |
| Oh, how possible such a scenario would be in that setting. And I don't blame him for aging early. Bless them all. Author Reply: Sadly all too possible. Events such as this were common during the early Viking incursions along the English east coast. I would think such experiences would cause anyone to age prematurely. Author Reply: Sadly all too possible. Events such as this were common during the early Viking incursions along the English east coast. I would think such experiences would cause anyone to age prematurely. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/2/2007 |
| Ohhhh, Erithain -- all the Dunedain, actually -- needs hobbity lightness and comfort so very much! What a tragedy. Author Reply: Yes, they certainly do! And that healing power will do much during this visit, especially with little Freddy about. Tragedies like this must have happened. I based some of it one the story of a District Commissioner in India in the early 20th century, who returned to his home to find his wife and children all killed. | |