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| The Way Home by Lindelea | 3 Review(s) |
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| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 41 on 12/17/2025 |
| Ah, but that last thought left me chuckling. Here I lie with two of the household clowder on the bed with me, and my one remaining pack member cuddling with Penelope while Mithrellas cuddles next to my hip. How happy they are to find themselves aided by three capable rangers. Love Halbarad's recognition of Shadowfax's native dignithy. Author Reply: I love the word-picture you drew here: I can just see you and your household snuggling together in this stormy weather we've been having. And another storm today! I'm going to make some hot cocoa and settle on the couch soon with a good book. That will make the cats happy. While I miss Panda greatly (she used to curl up on the couch right next to me, as close as she could get), I'm glad that the cats seem to be taking their cuddling duties quite seriously. I would so love to read more about Halbarad. I was glad to give him a cameo (or a bit more? since he's in several chapters?) once I figured out that Tolkien's timeline would allow him to appear in this part of Bill's story. Can you recommend any still-accessible fanfic that he features in? (Besides Boz4pm's stories, I mean. I need to go back and revisit Penny.) I had a few Ranger-centric stories bookmarked a decade or so ago for future reading, but they're not there anymore. I missed so much good stuff in going back to work, but we do what we have to do. Anyhow, I'm still plugging away at finishing the WIPs. As I mentioned elsewhere, Thain is written all the way to the end now. I just put it on hold because the battle against the Witch-king is so stressful to contemplate, I don't want to edit the draft chapters at the moment. Real life is stressful enough. Thanks! I hope this reply finds you well. I went back and re-read the last few chapters of your story about the sculptor in Minas Tirith, which is high on my want-to-read list. I don't remember reading them before – for surely I would have noticed (and grinned at) the mention of Budgie Smallfoot and Ferdibrand Took, among others! Perhaps I didn't read the story all the way through as I thought I had, for I don't see any reviews signed by me after the first few chapters. Ah, well, it will be a positive pleasure to start digesting that story chapter by chapter going forward. Did you ever write a follow-up to The King's Commission, such as Merry and Pippin visiting the statue when they retired to the Southlands? I wonder what their thoughts and reactions might be, seen through the perspective of time and life experience and the ripeness of years... Sam would have sailed by that time, if I'm remembering the Tale of Years right. Would Ruvemir have been alive when the Thain and Master gave up their offices to their sons and rode southwards? (Though I read "Time Passing" just now, I wasn't quite sure of the timing of his departure. I must say, I love that he named his son after Samwise. And do any of your stories tell about his time in the Shire?) Might he have been tempted to sculpt the hobbits, considering the character that the passing years etch into one's face? Might he even sculpt Frodo and Sam as they might look from his imagination and insight, or am I reaching too far? (I remember Faramir describing his seeing Frodo as a gaffer in his "dream"/NDE in one of my stories.) If that latter paragraph sounds muddled, it's because it's way past lunch time and I'm badly in need of protein. I've been having way too much fun reading fanfic today. Tomorrow, I plan to go back to The King's Commission and start reading where I left off (chapter 5 or so) and leaving reviews as I go... (p.s. Thanks!) Author Reply: p.p.s. And Beregond! I forgot to mention I rejoiced at seeing Beregond appear in the chapters of your story that I read today! How I adore that soldier of Gondor and Captain of Ithilien. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 41 on 12/9/2025 |
| My new friend bows to the lord of horses, and my companion inclines his head in response as if granting the Ranger permission to approach. Which the Man does. I love that small but important moment. Hooray for insightful Rangers! Author Reply: One of my favourite (but tragic) characters when I first read the book was Halbarad. I was so sad when he fell in battle. I'm glad to be able to honour him in this small way. Perhaps Gandalf shared the Ranger's campfire for a brief rest (and with the aim of gathering information from the Watchers) on his way to Weathertop, and Halbarad learned something from the wizard about the best way to approach one of the Mearas to make a good impression. I like imagining such a thing, anyhow. Thanks! | |
| KathyG | Reviewed Chapter: 41 on 12/8/2025 |
| I trust that the Rangers aren't plotting to capture Bill! Thank goodness they saved Shadowfax and Bill from the wolves. Author Reply: I'm sure that Rangers are smarter than that. Or maybe the word I want is "wiser"? Still, they will play a major role in the next few chapters. Thanks! | |