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| Thain by Lindelea | 168 Review(s) |
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| FantasyFan | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 6/17/2004 |
| Well, Pip is a thoroughly disruputable scoundrel, isn't he? Why, he reminds me of my youngest! Not that Raven ever has stolen a plate of gingerhobbits, but she has been known to wheedle her older brothers into finishing her chores. But Pip sounds a bit more spoiled than Raven, who really does have a good head on her shoulders. It sounds like this story will feature Pippin getting into more than a little trouble. Good thing we know it all turns out well in the end. I'll register my vote on your latest poll here. I think that for the time periods that you are writing in right now, in Starfire and here in Thain, that we are not likely to avoid the Ferdi-angst no matter what. Ferdi's worst time fast approaching, and he's not too sure of himself even in the time of Starfire. With all you've already written of him, you can't avoid stressing him out a little in these stories. But, I think it is worth considering whether some other hobbits need to get a little focus as well. Ferdi has had so much happen to him, and has come out of such terrible trials so many times, that he's almost a super-hobbit now. And that's not bad - we love him for all of it. There are few who can write a hobbit OC as strongly and completely as you do. And the 'supporting hobbits' like Rosemary and Tolly have each gotten a chance for development, here and there, but I'd like to see more. Not necessarily angst, although I understand that there has to be conflict and resolution to keep a story interesting. I would dearly love to see more of your stories focusing on the wonderful strength of the ladies of the Tookland, and it would be great to hear more of the hobbits of Ithilien - the story of Forget-me-not and Frodovar has been mentioned, and it's and example of the type of thing I'd love to see it. Just my humble opinion, all of it, and I will love and avidly devour anything you choose to write. FF | |
| Beruthiel | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 6/17/2004 |
| I've just been reading your later stories, and I barely recognized Pippin here. I'd forgotten how irresponsible he was in his youth! Can't wait for more. | |
| Meldewen Ilce | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/17/2004 |
| All right, Lindelea, I have really hoped you'd start this story soon as I want to know how Paladin went from being the loving father he was in say "Pearl" to what he is later like in "Jewels"! I know I came to realize at least part of what happened to him during the course of reading "Pearl" and it was something Pearl said that just made me go "Ah-ha! That's what happened to him!" I think a great deal of his problem was having to take up being Thain instead of remaining at the farm he loved so much! Anyway, I can't wait for his story and the other story looks great too! Though I shudder at the thought of the dugeons of Angmar - heck with anything to do with the Witch-King of Angmar! Please DO update soon! Author Reply: I updated. Always happy to oblige. Still pondering the angst-sequence we talked about, so don't know if the next "Pippin update" will be delayed while I work it out, or if I'll just flip a coin in the end. Ferdi? not-Ferdi? You were right about what happened to Paladin. Very astute reading. Thanks for commenting. Author Reply: BTW, I know I answered this already, but have some recent updates... Haven't yet got to the "spoiling" of Paladin, but there's more about it in the later chapters of "StarFire" if you hadn't read that one yet. | |
| Connie | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/16/2004 |
| Oops. I think I just sent you a blank review. Sorry about that. This looks like it could be an interesting story. I'm curious to see where it's going. Glad to see something new so soon. Connie. Author Reply: I'm curious, too. The outline has already been rewritten three times... LOL. Thanks for the encouragement. | |
| Lyta Padfoot | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/16/2004 |
| Holy Cow! What a beginning! I squealed when I saw this story. Author Reply: Hoorah! I must admit I was inspired by two stories, one in a book of LOTR fanfic (can you believe fanfic was published?) from awhile back, about the hobbits who never returned from fighting for the King, and another an excellent story by Citrine, also here on SoA, though the title slips my mind. I was just going to tell the stories of Bucca and Paladin, but the ending of Bucca's twin just insisted on sneaking in. Thanks for the comment! | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/16/2004 |
| Clever Tokka. Dungeons at Angmar - not a place you want to visit. Author Reply: Definitively. I imagine the gift shop there doesn't sell too many tee-shirts. Thanks for commenting. | |
| Beruthiel | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/16/2004 |
| How long is this story going to be? I must admit I'm a bit obsessed with Pippin and Paladin. I want you to hurry up and get to them! (Obnoxious of me, I know, but I can't help it in this case.) Will you be dealing with Paladin's personality change in this one? Author Reply: In short (I shouldn't even be online right now): Don't know how long the story will be, but it looks to be one of the long ones. I understand your concern, Bucca's story could go on awhile. However, his chapters will alternate with Paladin chapters. So you'll see Pippin and Paladin (and Ferdi!) starting with chapter 2... And yes, you will see Paladin changing, sad to say. Hopefully the readers will agree with the Muse that he had his reasons. Does that help? | |
| FantasyFan | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/16/2004 |
| So this is to be Paladin's story, as well as Bucca'a? A sort of sequel to Shire? That part sounds interesting, but I am very intrigued to hear Paladin's tale. There's been a hint of troubles to come in Pearl, and lots about him in his latter days, but I want to see how he moves from one to the other. Paladin in the Young Steward days is bitter and cynical and grasping and cold. Even if you can show me his meanness is a mask for pain, I think it is going to be much harder to get sympathy generated for Paladin in the midst of his story than it was for the poor insane ruffian in the last one. But I'm looking forward to seeing it anyway. FF Author Reply: I thought it would be interesting to alternate the story of the first Thain with Paladin's story, seeing as how he was not in line to be Thain originally. Perhaps, if the Muse could get the reader to feel pity for the mad ruffian (once he was safely dealt with), she might be able to do the same for Paladin. I certainly hope so. Pippin fans might get a bit upset, tho. We'll see. Serious character growth is apparent in the outline as it stands... and if all goes well you'll finally see the story of Ferdi and Pippin (nearly) burning down the old Thain's stables... | |