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| The Tenth Walker by Lindelea | 16 Review(s) |
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| GamgeeFest | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 1/23/2006 |
| Ah, poor Bill, yearning for the familiarity of home, even though he knows what it'll bring him. I love his nickname for Pippin, "Mr. Apples and Mischief" indeed. Author Reply: Sometimes it's more comforting to remain in a rut than to brave the unknown... but Bill is in for some pleasant surprises along with the less pleasant ones. Thanks! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 1/23/2006 |
| How fascinating! I never really gave Bill much thought before, but now I'm so happy for him that he's away from a life that was so bitter. I can't wait until he discovers the wonders of Rivendell! Author Reply: O yes, Rivendell, really a high point in the story, for Bill, anyhow! (Though JRRT was right when he said good times are so difficult to write about at any length.) Thanks! | |
| Jay of Lasgalen | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 1/23/2006 |
| I've only just found this story! I love Bill's musings on the journey and his companions, and his memories of his former life - both with the old man, and with Ferny. So horses will run back into a burning stable, will they? Hmm ... that gives me an idea ... Jay Author Reply: Thanks! Gives you an idea, eh...? Hmm. Will have to watch for the new story! | |
| Inkling | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 1/23/2006 |
| This continues to be so charming, Lin! I love Bill and Strider both sniffing the air, and the beginnings of the pony’s grudging acceptance of the Big Man. And LOL at his personal experience with “Don’t judge a book by its cover!” Author Reply: I have found ponies and horses to be very literal-minded creatures, when they weren't being irrational about something (and usually that turned out to be literal thinking, anyhow, and not really being irrational so much as over-cautious). Thanks! | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 1/23/2006 |
| The feeling you give - of Bill not being on solid ground in more ways than one - is great. The urge to return to the familiar instead of stepping into the unknown, however promising it looks, is known by many of us I am sure. Author Reply: Very perceptive. Striking out into the unknown is definitely unsettling. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 1/23/2006 |
| Bill's a very intelligent and perceptive pony. I love his name for Pippin: "Mr. Apples-and-Mischief", LOL! And of course, his pony-centric view of their journey is amusing and touching. Is that a true bit of lore? *Will* a pony or horse run back into a burning stable? I find that fascinating. I don't think Bill will find the Midgewater Marshes to be one bit different than he expects from the name. Looking forward to more. Author Reply: Pony lore: The "running back into a burning stable" is what I was taught, early on. I looked it up in google with interesting results. One site about "horse myths" poo-poos the idea, but several fire-safety sites treat it as a likely and serious threat to be prevented. Poor Bill. He doesn't yet know about midges. But Frodo will get a chance to shine, in the next chapter, hoorah! | |