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| Truth by Lindelea | 3 Review(s) |
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| Imhiriel | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 1/4/2007 |
| Oops, sorry for the previous review - I pasted in the review for the wrong chapter! I deeply love the talk between Pippin and Sandyman - there is so much story there to think about, so many issues being raised, redemption, reformation, "sins-of-the-father" etc. I'd dearly like to see you expanding on Sandyman's story somewhere, be it in a shorter or longer story; the background you gave him re: Rosie Cotton and his later reformation is so very fascinating. Author Reply: I do love the theme of redemption that is so prevalent in JRRT's work. Hmmm, the Muse hasn't said anything about Sandyman's story, except for what's spoken of here, but you're right, it is interesting to contemplate. Thanks! | |
| Imhiriel | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 1/4/2007 |
| I don't quite understand why Pippin takes Sam's and Rosie's opinion regarding Fastred so seriously. As much as I understand their wish to have their daughter nearby, 1) she adult and married into a new family, the family of her husband, 2) Fastred is the head of the household and under no obligation to Sam as head of his family. Pippin should do what is best for Fastred, I think. Of course, it seems Fastred goes along with it voluntarily, but that's something different than have Sam have the say on this issue. Author Reply: Yikes! I haven't looked at the reviews for this story in ages... and just now saw yours. Effusive apologies for not answering you sooner. I have known families like this, where the parents didn't want to let their adult children get too far away. Amazing, isn't it? I suppose there could be a lot of ways to explain it. Am too tired tonight for detail, though. It does make some kind of sense with hobbits, who are for the most part homebodies. Of course, Rose sees the wisdom in letting go and letting her children build lives of their own, so she gets to grow as a character this way. Thanks! (Belatedly) | |
| FantasyFan | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 10/9/2003 |
| It doesn't surprise me that Pippin's not part of the celebration at the Green Dragon. He's had his say already, and he knows how to work behind the scenes. The worthies of the Shire will be discussing this for a year and a day, but now is not the time for Pip to get asked a bunch of questions. Instead, he's setting things up with the Ted Sandyman. He says just enough to Ted to keep the conversation going. I wonder if Ted realizes, as he pulls out painful memories, that the Thain he is talking to is one of those "bright young cousins of Mr. Baggins?" Pippin is really very different by this time, and has learned wisdom and leadership by hard lessons. Ted has overcome his anger and jealousy with hard lessons and pain of his own, yet he continues to pay for his shortsightedness through his sons. Perhaps someone generous will buy the mill, and Hodge can stay behind to run it if he wishes (hints). You would hate to see him punished with the rest of the family, and it would give you a chance to tease us with a Goldi/Hodge romance for a while. If Ted takes Ned to the territories, I suppose neither one can return, but that is one way to end the feud for good. Ted will have to work pretty hard to make Ned understand the necessity of the move, and the mercy underlying the punishment. Really, I always thought Pippin was the most softhearted of them all. Author Reply: Pardon me for this short reply but I have a co'd in the head and am toddling off to bed soon. You have written another lovely character analysis. I will take your hinting under consideration; after all, there is a sequel to this story in existence, in rough outline at least, wanting lots of details to be filled in. Do you really enjoy such torture? *g* | |