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| When Winter Fell by Lindelea | 158 Review(s) |
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| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 34 on 3/7/2015 |
| I am glad they are involving Isen in the discussion. And they will undoubtedly make it to the Great Smials safely, although the way home might prove blocked. Author Reply: Isen is growing stronger... All he has to do is to hold his tongue sufficiently at the Yuletide celebration. Easier said than done. Thanks! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 34 on 3/5/2015 |
| I get a few of those 'weather aches' myself! I know Bilbo will enjoy traveling in the snow. Author Reply: Ah, weather aches! Do you suppose they might be more accurate than meteorologists? (I had a good friend who was a meteorologist. Fascinating field of study. My favorite part of a newscast is always the weather, fancy that!) Bilbo's young enough to enjoy travel in snow... I wonder what he thought about it in later years? Thanks! | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 34 on 3/5/2015 |
| Such a light dusting of snow--just a harbinger, I suppose. I love the bit at the end! "Cheep cheep"! :) Author Reply: Ah, yes, there may well be heavier snows in their future. I'd say the chances are good. :) Thanks! | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 33 on 4/15/2014 |
| Quite the roundabout route to Tuckborough, I must say. And the Hobbits must have been in great delight with so much good food to enjoy along the way! Author Reply: Definitely the scenic route! And our long car trips can resemble that journey somewhat, at least in the amount of snacks the tweens pack for their comfort... but then you can never quite fill up a tween. I'd love to be so organized as Bella and pack hampers of real food. (Though they wouldn't fit in our little car, not with all the baggage one must take, to a tournament or on a camping trip, and when the pup arrives, that'll be one more body and bag of supplies to contend with!) | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 33 on 4/14/2014 |
| Bilbo liked to look into the windows of the buildings they passed, almost like illustrations from a book, little slices of life. His true nature is revealed here, as a reader, writer, poet, and observer of life. I like this little detail very much. And now I'm *quite* hungry for my own breakfast! Author Reply: I hadn't thought of that! Lovely insight, thanks. I know, coffee is not enough of a breakfast. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 33 on 4/14/2014 |
| I love this little chapter of cozy family travel! Such a nice road trip so far; of course, Bilbo's an "only" so there'd be no sibling squabbles over sitting by the window! Author Reply: LOL! I hadn't even thought of the squabbles to sit by the window! How funny! Thanks! | |
| Everlight | Reviewed Chapter: 32 on 3/29/2014 |
| This story is gem! I love this look at Bilbo's childhood and family. Can defiantly see where his courage, kindness, and generosity come from. Isen seems to be getting a lot better now that he has found a place where he is loved and accepted, probably a bit like it must have been on the Gull for him I imagine. In a way he reminds me of what Pippin might have become had he not had Merry and a place at Crickhollow. Sad some of the things that happen in life. Author Reply: Thank you! It has been fun to imagine. Oh, dear, seeing Pippin in that light is chilling! That blithe, bright spirit... | |
| demeter d | Reviewed Chapter: 32 on 3/28/2014 |
| And here all along we thought that Bilbo's Tookish side was the brave, adventurous side. Here Bungo is showing wit, courage and wisdom to rival any Took. And the older Took brother is portrayed as being the one who wants to stay in his "Comfort Zone" of propriety and acceptable appearance. Bilbo was a very fortunate Hobbit. He inherited strengths from both parents! | |
| demeter d | Reviewed Chapter: 32 on 3/28/2014 |
| And here all along we thought that Bilbo's Tookish side was the brave, adventurous side. Here Bungo is showing wit, courage and wisdom to rival any Took. And the older Took brother is portrayed as being the one who wants to stay in his "Comfort Zone" of propriety and acceptable appearance. Bilbo was a very fortunate Hobbit. He inherited strengths from both parents! Author Reply: You're right! I don't see Bilbo as "only" a Took, though his Tookish side gets him into a real wide-travelling adventure! Bungo has his own kind of courage, the kind that allows someone to stand up to bullies and live life with integrity. I see a great deal of Bilbo's world-saving pity as coming from Bungo. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 32 on 3/28/2014 |
| Bungo is so perceptive, and speaks from an honesty that comes of true love. This was a most interesting conversation. Author Reply: Thank you! I find family dynamics fascinating. Bungo, as an in-law, might have a clearer perspective than those who grew up in the family, at least in some areas. | |