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| Drop of a Hat by Armariel | 25 Review(s) |
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| H.G. | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 10/3/2015 |
| Cute story! Author Reply: Thank you! :) ~~~~~~{~@ | |
| docmon | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/24/2005 |
| I had to write another review when I realized I had not mentioned the most touching part of this story. When Pippin says: “I just mean…when such people take a mind to be your friend, then they’re your friend and no nonsense about it. No going back. And you’ve got to take care of such people, just like if you’re given a great treasure. You don’t leave it sitting out for wicked folks to steal what they like, and you don’t try to twist it into something it wasn’t meant to be. Neither do you try to pig it all for yourself, and hide it away in a dark closet till it loses its luster. You were trusted with it, even if only for a while, and so you take the best care of it. You see what I mean?" I just found it wonderful. It's a message for all of us to take our friends seriously and not take them for granted. I hope to do the same in my life. Just wanted to add that! A wonderfully written story! Author Reply: Thanks dear! That passage, as you seem to have figured out, sums up the central message of the story. That's the bulk of what I've gotten out of LotR, that true friends look out for each other, and don't lead each other into temptation and trouble, or use each other for what they can get, or as you say, take each other for granted. I think the entire trilogy is about the true nature of friendship, and therein lies its greatest appeal to me. Thanks for taking the time to review again, that is so heartwarming! xoxx Armariel~~~{~@ | |
| docmon | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 7/23/2005 |
| I thoroughly enjoyed this short story. Very touching, and Gandalf seemed touched by it too! Author Reply: So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for reviewing, means a lot to me. blessings & cheer Armariel~~~{~@ | |
| Gentle Hobbit | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 6/27/2005 |
| That was a charming tale. I can just see Gandalf resplendent in his snowy-white hat. And I loved your descriptions of people's "looks", from Bergil's mixed proud, embarrassed triumphant look, to Frodo's proud look that made Pippin want to earn it again. Lovely touches! Author Reply: Thank you for the feedback! Your words are like sweet rain on wilting grass *grin* Glad you enjoyed it. blessings & cheer Armariel~~~{~@ | |
| Gershwhen | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 6/25/2005 |
| Um, wow, where do I start? Not only did you take a small idea and make it into a wonderful story, but the writing was quite evocative. You certainly have a way with words!! I adored the first person POV and the fact that you gave Pippin such a distinctive voice, and that he stayed in character with the books. His whole thought about friends and that everyone was a steward to someone or some ideal was just splendid. What a "Pippinsh" philosophy and grandly worded. You really brought a tear to my eye with this, "His lamp may be broken, but his inner flame lives on, and will shine all the brighter when I meet him again on the Other Side." That thought along with the earlier reference to Frodo being such a strong light and Pippin feeling like a moth, really brought the whole theme together. I could go on about so many little details: the secondary characters, the use of colors and their variations, all of the descriptions -- it really all was put together wonderfully. But I'll just say "thank you" for posting such a lovely tale that caused such a strong emotional reaction in me. Author Reply: Wow Gershwhen, what a wonderful review! Thanks so much--hope the next story will be as fun to write as this one was....have no clue what it will be about yet....hmmmmmmm........ I like reading hobbit stories told in first person, so I thought maybe I ought to attempt one of my own! Glad it worked! blessings & cheer Armariel~~~{~@ | |
| Farawyn | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 6/25/2005 |
| "...and starts a jaunty dance by the light of the moon...the diamond-white moon." A wonderful ending sentence. I just loved this story! The moment you first mentioned Mikala and Bergil I just knew that they would marry. Thanks for sharing your talent with all of us! Farawyn Author Reply: Good that Bergil took Pippin's advice to heart, what? So glad you enjoyed it, I certainly enjoyed writing it! And thanks for reviewing! xoxx Armariel~~~{~@ | |
| Farawyn | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 6/25/2005 |
| "We could have used him for a light house." So lovely! It had me laughing and crying. Now for the epilogue........ Author Reply: That line just came to me in a blinding flash at the last minute...strange how these things creep up on you! Glad you enjoyed! blessings & cheer Armariel~~~{~@ | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 6/25/2005 |
| "And as he thinks of me, maybe he hears music from a distant land, adjusts the Hat to a jaunty angle and starts to dance, by the light of the Moon…..the diamond-white Moon." I would like to see Gandalf dancing! You captured Pippin's voice throughout this story perfectly! Absolutely wonderful! Thank you :) Author Reply: So would I! Well, he does dance a wee bit in the movie...in the moonlight...which, I suspect, is probably what inspired that image;) Thanks for your comments! Amazing how easy it was to write from Pip's pov...I must like the little rascal or something *g* blessings & cheer Armariel~~~{~@ | |
| Elwen | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 6/25/2005 |
| Oh my. What a masterpiece. Pippin's voice is so perfect and his thought processes so hobbitish. His observations of the war going on around him are so inocent and yet wordly. And your last few paragraphs had me weeping. Bravo and thankyou for a wonderful read. Author Reply: Glad you think so, Dearie! I can be proud of the story now. Thanks so much for the review, really does my heart good! blessings & cheer Armariel~~~{~@ | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 6/25/2005 |
| *sound of loud applause* And your epilogue was the perfect finish to this. I adore your Pippin with his hard-won wisdom, and his way of just *being* love. Absolutely marvelous story, and it is going to be one of my all-time favorites. I intend to rec this story all over the place! Author Reply: Whoooooaaaaaaaa!! Thanks so much *blushing* I really had fun with this one. Now I guess I need to go bunny hunting again LOLOL "his way of just *being* love", what a lovely way to put it! blessings & cheer Armariel~~~{~@ | |