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| On Solid Ground by Lindelea | 12 Review(s) |
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| Tari | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 3/20/2013 |
| What a wonderful journey this was. Even with all the ups and downs, Farry and Pippin almost dying,Farry loosing and regaining his sight, I dearly loved it all. I normally prefer reading about Elves, but have no problem switching to stories about the dear, special Hobbits. | |
| Nienor Niniel | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 10/3/2006 |
| Oh, what a lovely ending! I like the foreshadowing about Sam, as well as the glimpse we get of Frodo. Good what you did for Ferdi; and I'm really glad you did not kill him. I can see why you want to beware from getting repetive: there is a lot of injuries, illnesses and healing in your stories. But the setup is always different, as is the way characters react to the situation and the solution, so it does not get boring at all. I had never thought about Hobbits experiencing a catastrophe like this - hole-dwelling is really not the best choice when it comes to earthquakes. Their reaction, though, seems very hobbit-like and reasonable. All the best, Nienor Author Reply: Thanks, Nienor! I do appreciate your having taken the time to give me your thoughts. It is reassuring to know that my writing is not overly repetitive! | |
| Hannahlou | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 7/24/2006 |
| " ‘Pippin,’ the King returned, taking the outstretched hand in his. His healer’s eye took quick stock and he nodded satisfaction. ‘You look much better than I’d expected.’ ‘Reports of my death are always exaggerated,’ Pippin said. ‘You ought to know that by now.’ " Lol! I love this little bit-after all Pippin has been through, he can still joke about it! Author Reply: The day he loses his sense of humour is the day I'll worry about him! Thanks for dropping by. | |
| storyfish | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 1/8/2006 |
| Lindelea! What a wonderful story this is! I was looking for something "new" to read, and I remembered that I'm nowhere near finished reading everything you've written, and found this story. I'm so glad I did! Here's the thing--I just returned from vacation with my mom and dad and sister, and I was missing them horribly, so I decided to read one of your stories. They're such a blessing--the way you write each of the hobbit families, the love between them, reminds me of my own family and home and makes it a little easier to return to the city and work and school. I especially loved the dynamics between Farry and his younger brothers in this story. (Be-Bo! How cute is that!) I was struck by Farry's seriousness when he reprimands Beregrin, telling him that battles aren't exciting. Is his strength of conviction from the stories Pippin's told him? Or has Faramir experienced battle in one of your fics I haven't read yet? Some more scenes I found striking, powerful: Diamond berating Pippin, and asking him not to die before her, and Sam musing about Frodo waiting, Faramir walking through walls and halls and saying goodbye to Pippin (and Legolas and Pippin both hearing him!). In short, I liked it all. Yay for satisfying stories! You have quite a talent.... Author Reply: What a lovely surprise, finding this review! Would you believe this is the first I've seen of it? We have two younger ones of a similar size, and they asnwer to a phrase, made up of a combination of their names, something like the "Be-Bo" in this story. I imagine that both twins answer to "Be-Bo"... it's sort of an all-purpose form of address. LOL! Yes, Farry's seen battle a few times. Once, while at the Lonely Mountain, visiting the dwarves during the time of "Where the Merlin Cries" (though not described in that story--perhaps the story of his visit will be told some time, and perhaps not, when I think of the amount of research and sheer *thinking* that would have to be done to pull off a description of peacetime dwarf society) and again in the story with the working title "Farry and Ferdi go to Gondor". (There's a snippet of that one posted here at SoA, but the story as a whole remains stubbornly in draft-and-outline form.) Whew, I remember the feeling of leaving home... Sort of a push-pull feeling. Glad to hear the stories are a help. I know I find them a comfort sometimes. Thanks! | |
| purrlin | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 5/10/2004 |
| This has taken me a long time to respond to. A few years ago I was involved with a land slide not far from my city that involved a lot of people being trapped. One man survived. I found reading this very hard. But I'm glad I took the time to read it through. Some parts I had to walk away from. My experience taught me that there is always hope...no matter how small one man's life made it worthwhile ( those that died made it nearly impossible) If you have never experienced this sort of event, then I praise you for your ability to show the reality of what happens.... only thing you missed is that after the elation...there is always the ...questioning(?) and then the knowledge that there is always more to life. its funny but those that are not closest to it but personally involved are often the lives most hurt by it. family rebuild...those strangers that for one brief minute are taken in by those families live it forever afterwards. I'm sorry I just meant to explain my appreciation for what you have written here. you done good! really! purr Author Reply: Thank you for taking the time to review. I am shaken and humbled by what you've said. No, I have never lived through such an event, merely have done hours of research and spent more time "living" with the characters, walking with them and listening to them for weeks before I put down a single word. The questioning, yes, that is an important part of it, isn't it? I was living near an Air Base when, during an airshow, a jet ploughed into the crowd of spectators. We had chosen to avoid the crowds that day, and though we'd talked about going to watch the air show, we decided instead to take a walk in the country. It was strange, seeing the images, the incredible photos (it was well documented), hearing the survivors' accounts, the miraculous escapes, the father who ran back into the flames to scoop up his toddler and ran out again, both sustaining burns, but surviving the inferno. I remember talking about it with friends, knowing we'd have been in the thick of things but for that offhand decision that we didn't want to fight the crowds that beautiful sunny day. Yes. You're right. In the aftermath come the questions, and the knowledge. Thanks. | |
| Pervinca | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 2/26/2004 |
| I didn't need to worry about reading this at all! You've taken a completely different approach than I have in my Faramir/Goldi fic. I used to avoid Shire disaster fics, until I read a particularly good one about a fire (the name escapes me). This one was also a gem to read, and the disaster was believable and original at the same time (don't think I've read a story with an earthquake in any part of M.E). I also like the way that your stories tie in together, but can stand alone at the same time. The only complaint I have (and it is hardly that) is the sheer amount of names! You've created so many wonderful little characters, it's hard to keep track of them all! But believe me, I don't think there's anything wrong with that. | |
| Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 2/25/2004 | |
| The dialog between Ferdi, Nell, Pippin and Diamond was perfect. I loved Sam's hearing of Frodo and his closing line, what a wonderful way to conclude the story! | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 2/24/2004 |
| I like the idea of Frodo as a gardian for those he had to leave behind. A very nice idea and just now, though my weather is much too cold to allow it, I'd love a nice picnic. Thank you for the wonderful story. | |
| Carol | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 2/24/2004 |
| I just wanted to say that this was a lovely story and I enjoyed reading it. | |
| Hai | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 2/24/2004 |
| Goldi kissing Farry and he waking up! Quite a lovely fairy tale ring to it! I like the conversation between the hobbits and the King about Frodo. That was very nice! and sam thinking about Frodo but telling himself now was not his time. I hope you are planning on writing about a trip to Gondor with all our favorite hobbits! That would be something! Thank you for such a wonderful story! | |