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In Memoriam  by Pearl Took 6 Review(s)
shireboundReviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/27/2005
"A list they shan’t be crossed off of." Pippin softly said.

"Yes. A list that will be looked upon and they will be remembered." Anardil turned to the small knight. "Thank you, m’lord. It greatly settles my heart."


Beautiful, Pearl. What a moving and comforting story.



Author Reply: Thank you :) That is what I had hoped for. Thank you so much.

LindeleaReviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/26/2005
You have twice brought tears to my eyes in this story, once in sorrow and again in comfort. Very beautifully written.

It was nice to see Cullassisul once more as well.

VWD, my dear.

Author Reply: Thank you, so glad the story is able to bring comfort. Cullassisul came into the story, as she does with her hobbit children, of her own accord :)

songspinnerReviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/26/2005
That was...I'm trying to find the right word, and I can't just now. Which is sort of sad for a writer, but there you are. It was definitely beautifully written, with such attention to character and descriptive language. I love Pippin's maturity (so many forget he was older than some of the soldiers) and his care of his new friend. And for the wish to be sure that others Remember, to bear witness for the lost or fallen. That is one wish I understand deeply and too many people forget or don't understand. The details of Legolas' curiosity of human/hobbit beliefs and Gimli's connection to the stone - these were lovely as well.

-Laura

Author Reply: Thank you :) I often find myself at a loss for the right word, I know the feeling. Thank you for mentioning Pippin's maturity, I try to have him be suitably mature. Thank you for reading and responding.

Grey WondererReviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/26/2005
This story is very haunting and Pippin's worries over the dead are quite touching. I like the idea of the names carved in stone in Minas Tirith. I was also glad to see Cullassisul make an appearance again. I do believe that she has managed to ease Pippin's mind a bit.

Author Reply: Thank you :) Yes, she and the Valar did much to ease his mind . . . and mine ;)

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/26/2005
Beautiful, my dear, beautiful to know that these remember all in the end.

Author Reply: Thank you! Yes, 'tis a good thing to hold in our hearts.

PIppinfan1988Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/26/2005
Wonderfully done, Pearl! I have often thought about such as Pippin has in this tale...and it is true, that time goes on. A sad fact, but true. But in the end, like you have shown us, Iluvitar remembers all; not one sparrow falls to the ground without his knowledge--so neither the dead ever be forgotten. Thank you for a most heartfelt story. :-)

Pippinfan

Author Reply: Thank you! Yes, it is good to know that it will never be as though we never existed. Thank you :)

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