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| Tales of the Innkeeper by Allee | 5 Review(s) |
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| grumpy | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 8/7/2007 |
| Cold, and then there is cold. Give me a warm day anyday. I like how Carabdol has found himself something to take care of, and to worry over. And that he has Aragorn to ask questions of. Author Reply: I confess: I live in Florida, where I'm currently complaining--as I do every summer--about how unbearably hot it is, so I know little about how bitterly cold real winters can be; cold to me is in the 50s farenheit. I am a self-proclaimed weather wimp. I do know this, however: King Elessar (et al) are in the midst of some really bitter weather, even by non-Floridian standards! And yes, it does help that Carandol has found something to take care of (or rather, it helps that Aragorn *assigned* Carandol something to care for. Wise man, that Elessar!). Thanks for reading and taking the time to share your thoughts! It's always much appreciated. Allee | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 7/31/2007 |
| This was delightful, a truly heartwarming treat. I love your Aragorn and his care and concern for all his subjects. Lovely touches of humour too. Author Reply: Thanks, Linda. I love writing Aragorn through the eyes of the innkeeper, and I'm glad you enjoyed reading it! Allee | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 7/29/2007 |
| How delightful to see another entry in this well-crafted series! You manage to let us know so very much of the Innkeeper, his Anira, and Carandol from their reactions to the King. I liked Elessar's remeniscencing of Caradhras--I have a feeling that though he was remembering the cruel cold, he was also remembering the Fellowship. And I liked his response to Carandol's restlessness--it sounds like that lad might have just a touch of ADD! And this line: And I can’t say that I’m too surprised; strange as it sounds, Elessar is a bit like sunlight, fresh air, and wide-open spaces. That was lovely! Author Reply: Thank you, Dreamflower. So glad you're enjoying this series. This chapter is certainly long over-due, but future Innkeeper vignettes shouldn't be so long in coming. It hadn't occurred to me that Carandol might have a touch of ADD, but it would certainly explain quite a bit, wouldn't it? Yes, I think that as Elessar thought of Caradhras, he also thought of the Fellowship. One thing I love about writing the Innkeeper series is that I get to include little snippets of Elessar's memories here and there. Again, thank you for your comments! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 7/29/2007 |
| He smiled a wistful sort of smile then, one I’d not seen before, and have to tell you, I think I like that smile on him best of all. ’Reckon I’d become somethin’ of an expert on the King and his many smiles. Not many a man can say that! Elessar is a bit like sunlight, fresh air, and wide-open spaces. Come to think of it, with the King under our roof, maybe it wasn’t so harsh a winter after all. These are very enjoyable -- and unique -- glimpses of our beloved king. :) Author Reply: Thanks so much. Glad you're enjoying the Innkeeper series. Master Innkeeper certainly has had the rare opportunity to see some unique glimpses of the King, and that's what makes these vignettes so enjoyable to write. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 7/29/2007 |
| What a wonderful moment, and wonderful memories, to know that joyous presence; and to see Aragorn remembering Caradhras. Yes, cruel indeed that mountain was. Author Reply: Glad you liked it. I didn't intend to throw the Caradhras bit in when I started this chapter, but it showed up, nevertheless. I like to think that Aragorn did indeed have a joyous presence. Hopefully, it's beginning to rub off on Carandol. | |