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| The Wind Changes by Larner | 3 Review(s) |
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| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/18/2009 |
| I loved it when Pippin thinks of the Witch-King as blinking before Gandalf's power, like in a very high-stakes poker game. Pippin's POV is wonderfully written; and his refusal of despair and subsequent infection by Hope is nicely entwined here. Author Reply: Yes, Pippin recognizes the one who has just been outdone by a masterful opponent. Am so very glad you like how it is written, and Pippin's point of view. It was an interesting prompt to write, to--obviously, as I ended up writing it twice! Heh! And I think that Aragorn did just that--brought out the HOPE in others that he was named for. Thanks so, Raksha! | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/18/2009 |
| Interesting approach to have Pippin recognise the smells for the different feelings. Just knowing something that foul thing did not know, something the Enemy in all his self-conceit could not appreciate, gave Pippin heart---- I like Pippin's way of thinking here, to feel better just because he knew something the Nazgul did not. Yes, that's the way to go - trust Frodo and keep your hope up! The smell of fire, and particularly of burnt meat, must have haunted Pippin for the rest of his life, always bringing back the memories of Denethor's death. That death alone would have given me nightmares forever, even without any more reminders. And the return of the Travellers and their determined demeanour must have given the Hobbits a lot of hope, suddenly realising that they could get rid of the ruffians. Author Reply: We know Hobbits had better hearing than did Men; that their olfactory sense also might be heightened is a distinct possibility. Although much of how this is written is, of course, because of the prompt sentence I was given! The sight of a large fire and the smell of certain smokes, and over all the sickening scent of burned meat would, I think, truly disturbed him for the rest of his life, just as you indicated But to come home and see the feelings of defeat and despair give way to hope once more--that must have truly filled Pippin with a nearly savage appreciation. And he is, after all, the most hopeful of Hobbits imaginable in his way! Thanks so, Kitty--I so rejoice you liked this one! | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/16/2009 |
| Augh. No time to read this at less than gulping speed. I look forward to the early morning, when I will hopefully have time to savour (before the rest of the house is up and about) Au revoir! Author Reply: I hope that they please. They are also on the LJ site for the LOTR community, of course. | |