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| Remembering Anew by Pearl Took | 176 Review(s) |
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| Tari | Reviewed Chapter: Prologue on 10/22/2015 |
| Where can I find Remember? I would to read it before I read Remember Anew. Author Reply: Hello Tari, First, thank you for reading my stories :-) I love knowing they are being read and enjoyed. Second, the stories Remember, Remembering More and Remembering Aright are all under the heading of PEARL'S PEARLS in the main Titles list. Pearl's Pearls is a collection of 50 short stories - the Remember Stories are numbers 22, 23 & 24 and they are all only a single chapter long. I hope you enjoy the series and will leave comments to let me know if you do. :-) Hugs, Pearl | |
| Pip4 | Reviewed Chapter: 17 on 8/23/2009 |
| I'm not finished reading this just yet but I couldn't wait any longer. This is a really cool story. I read the three chapters you had in the Pearls writing so I was intrigued when I saw this. I never had thought of Ted Sandyman or Lotho until this chapter. That was neat how you worked it all together. I also like the appearances of the ghosts. I especially like how you never mention which ghost shows up right away. It's fun trying to figure out who's talking. Anyway, it's an very innovative story and fun to read. Keep up the good work writing. Author Reply: Sorry I'm so late replying, Pip4. I'm so glad you are enjoying this story, it is one of my favorites. Also, thank you for the encouragement. Some of the working of the story were there from the start, others my husband suggested, and some just popped into my head as I was writing. Thank you for feeling it all worked together so well. Hugs, Pearl | |
| Candia | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue on 12/1/2007 |
| Hello Pearl, I've finally finished this story, and I must say it was a most satisfying ending. There were times when I couldn't believe so many Hobbits were twisted or ignorant that they wouldn't protest at this travesty of a trial, but when it became clear that the Hobbits present there were hand-picked by the secretary, it became understandable. There were scenes where I was strongly reminded of Gríma with Théoden, so the revelation that part of the "villain's" success was due to the power of Saruman's Voice came as a surprise, yes, but followed logically from what was subtly alluded to - well done! The solution re: the anagram had me chuckling - I'm almost hopeless at this sort of thing, so I was completely taken by surprise (especially as English is not my native language). I was glad the Master of Buckland regained his backbone and lived an honourable life henceforth. But there is one thread that I feel you left hanging loose: what about those spies - willing or unwilling? Author Reply: Hello Candia, and thank you :-) I'm glad you enjoyed the ending and found it satisfying. The anagram was a wonderful touch and I am very grateful to Dreamflower for suggesting it :-) Having Saruman tainting hobbits was generously supplied by my muse. It is a tendency of mine to leave threads hanging. I often have characters that exist (in my head) to serve a particular purpose and that purpose only. Once that is done I don't think any more about them. Sorry to say, I've know idea what became of them. Thank you so very much, Candia, for reading and reviewing my story. | |
| Candia | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 11/30/2007 |
| Hello, I'm avidly devouring this story, and greatly enjoying it - if enjoying is the right word... I'm absolutely appalled by the way Shire society has come to: suppressing any unpopular opinions - even with force! But I really don't understand what they did here in this chapter. They are already condemining them as traitors, casting them out of the families (I hope Jebbin and the other don't believe those were genuine papers!), and BURNING THE BOOKS (sorry for getting loud for a moment *g*), and then they say they want to hold a hearing in three day's time? What should that be good for when the judgement is apparently already passed and they are already destroying the evidence the accused might have used in their defence? Or is that it? Absolutely horrible! Author Reply: Hello Candia :-) You have it, that *is* it! Things have become harsh, or at least have become harsh for any who want to change the status quo. But there are reasons why it has become this bad and they do get revealed so I hope you are able to stay with it all to the end. Thank you so very much for reading and for commenting :-) It is what makes the writing worthwhile :-) | |
| Daynawayna | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue on 4/3/2007 |
| Awwww!! BABIES!! ::squeals in delight:: Thank ERU hobbit lasses don't seem to suffer from Morning Sickness or that trial would have been more difficult than it already was! And contrary to any earlier posts I made regarding the current Master of Buckland.... I'm very glad he got redeemed. :) And I just LOVE how you answered my question about The Took: Adenbras Took’s senility was more than just his being manipulated by his secretary... I just had to giggle cuz it was almost verbatum what I'd asked you! :) I love how this lovely little bunny grew into a wonderful, full grown rabbit. Very beautiful, fluffy and cuddly. :) Thank you for feeding and growing him... it was a blast watching him grow! :D Author Reply: So glad you enjoyed it all, Daynawayna :-) Actually, a friend of mine and I once did a fair amount of thinking about hobbit pregnancy. We opted for a seven month gestation. My thought was along the lines of the couples conceiving their first night back together after the trial was over ;-) Adenbras was a loose end I hadn't thought of until you asked, thank you for asking :-) Again, thank you for reading and responding and for nudging the bunny my way! | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue on 4/3/2007 |
| Well - I'm glad old Pompous regained his marbles. And found himself with enough time to restore honour to the name of Brandybuck! And the Merciful is a much better way to be remembered. (Alliterative, too!) And young Mac married a Caskbury! You could say his ancestors were turning in their graves - except they don't bother to stay in them in the first place ... and, of course, that they are broad-minded and open-hearted enough not to judge on what is now distant ancestry! A nice fresh start - with green-eyed Tooks around to keep an eye on things. I love the subtle appearance of she-whose-name-I-cannot-spell to rescue Rollo and Mungo. While organising the celebrations seems a suitable penance - and acknowledgement of the truth. The delivery of the bells seems a fitting finish ... and it would be nice if the babies both had bright green eyes. Author Reply: Thank you Bodkin for a fun review :-) I think the ones rolling in their graves are all the deceased Caskburys and Grittisons - well at least the ones that were secretaries to the Masters and Thains. "she-whose-name-I-cannot-spell" This had me laughing out loud and clapping my hands. I don't always spell it the same myself, much to my chagrin. It has been both Cullassisul and Culassisul. Ah well, I think my husband says it was Thomas Jefferson who said, "It's a weak mind that can only think of one way to spell a word." Again, I should have acknowledged my hubby - the penance was his idea. He helped more on this story than on any other. It would be nice - but in my universe they have to be born with the Took name to be faerie blood Tooks and thus have the green eyes. But, like Other, I'm thinking they have hints of green mixed in with their Brandybuck blue ;-) | |
| TopazTook | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue on 3/31/2007 |
| Ooo, Pearl, I like the ending: leaving a tantalizing possibility of further sequels! And Macidoc marrying Delphinia -- that does surprise me, but it seems right. Enjoyed the story -- and it's nice to know the ghosts are still watching over them! Author Reply: Thank you so much, Topaz :-) I'm so glad you liked the way things settled out. | |
| PIppinfan1988 | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue on 3/31/2007 |
| “Please. Mum is beside herself with worry for you. I’ve never seen her so frightened. And if you don’t come back, how can I ever get to know the real hobbit who is my father? Please come home, Da.” *sniff, sniff* Omg...*that* was beautiful! The entire reunion between father and son was perfect. :-) LOL, I *loved* the idea of the babes being born on the same day! And the wee bells left inside the cradles was fantastic, too! Excellent as usual! PF Author Reply: Thank you, m'dear PippinFan! For you to use Omg is an incredible compliment, thank you so very much! I'm so glad you liked my finishing touches :-) | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue on 3/31/2007 |
| I am glad Macidoc was in time and that he knew where to look for his father. (a strange dream in which a petite being with red-golden hair had sung over them, freeing them from Saruman’s curse.) Yes! She is still watching over her Tooks. I am very glad of that. Looks like another generation of little ones with bells has begun thanks to the ghosts. hehehe It was all lovely, Pearl! Author Reply: Yes, I love those wee bells! Culassisul is doing what she does best :-) Thank you so very much, dear GW. :-) | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 19 on 3/31/2007 |
| Bravo! Bravo! I loved every word. I also like it that Pippin's ghost blushes. That gave me a chuckle every time. This was excellent and your husband was right about a big trial scene. That was very effective indeed! Author Reply: *taking bows* Thank you! It does make for a cuter ghost ;-) Hubby has had some good story ideas over the years - glad you liked it. | |