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| The Tenth Walker by Lindelea | 703 Review(s) |
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| sue | Reviewed Chapter: 110 on 4/6/2023 |
| Oh, dear dear Bill. Great heart indeed. As always, quite philosophical for 'just' a pony. Hugs and carrots sweetie. Author Reply: *Bill leans into the hugs and contentedly crunches the carrots.* I think the company he keeps has had a great influence on him. Thanks for stopping to share your thoughts! | |
| KathyG | Reviewed Chapter: 110 on 4/5/2023 |
| Yaayy!! You've posted a new chapter! They'll have to wait till the snow stops, and then Aragorn and Boromoir will have to dig a path for them all. Author Reply: It's so nice to spend time in JRRT's world again. I am trying to make it a habit. I am planning to schedule appointments with myself for reading as well as writing. That recent SoA crash reminded me of all the stories I still want to read, including yours. I was so sad to think they were gone, and incredibly happy to see the site return. Thank you so much for the smile today! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 110 on 4/2/2023 |
| The snow is still falling, but it is now floating down upon us, taking the form of larger flakes, as if many small flakes have clumped together for warmth in the storm. A curious thought. I like that. And it's heartwarming that hobbits can always speak lightly and encouragingly to one another, however dire the circumstance. Author Reply: I must admit, the idea came from a child's imagination many years ago. I love that JRRT's descriptions of hobbits provide so much food for thought to work with, from his observation of the nature of hobbitly courage, to the simple fact that no hobbit, in all their history, had ever killed another on purpose, to their light speech about heavy matters, to the curious immunity of most hobbits (unfortunately not all of them) to soul-destroying hunger for power and fortune (which I believe is a reflection of the author's, “If more people valued home above gold, this world would be a merrier place.” ). Thank you for stopping to leave a good word! | |
| Reviewed Chapter: 43 on 11/19/2022 | |
| Continuing to enjoy this little journey! Also, that Black Beauty reference did not go unnoticed, by the way. Good old Merrylegs . . . Author Reply: Thank you! Black Beauty was my favorite read-aloud choice from my earliest memories. I memorized the first chapter years before I learned to read the book for myself. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 90 on 3/21/2022 |
| Well, here it comes. You know, after so many years, I have the movie version stuck fast in my head, but your descriptions brought the book scene clearly to my mind. Author Reply: I am remiss in answering reviews, and so I apologize. Thank you for the encouraging words and taking the time to leave your thoughts. (((hugs))) | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 89 on 3/21/2022 |
| Oh dear, the ominous-ness (if there is such a word) is increasing bit by bit. It's not really a cliffie, but it is a "standing on the edge, and some dirt and small pebbles fall into the abyss". I am getting anxious for our brave pony, knowing what lies ahead for him. Author Reply: Blessings to you and yours! I do love your description of "not really a cliffie..." If I didn't have the rest of the story sketched out, I don't know if I could keep writing on this story. But I know what there is to look forward to (meaning the "happy ending" that I am always working towards), and that helps a great deal. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 87 on 3/21/2022 |
| *grin* I've decided to give up on that journal idea for today, and snatch some time to catch up on this again. Can't garden in the rain! And since I'm sitting at my desktop, I can just switch to SoA, and catch up a little... So, I love this chapter. There are a lot of places in the movies that make me think, well, Tolkien didn't tell us about it, but I am quite sure it did happen at some point in the story. The sword training for Merry and Pippin is one of those things. I had Boromir start them back in Rivendell, and having to break Merry of the habit of holding his breath, LOL! I really do enjoy Bill's "voice". He always sounds so pony-like in his observations, and yet he has learned much of "people ways" on his journey, and you show that too. You are giving him a very nice "character arc"! Well on to the next chapter before lunch! | |
| sue | Reviewed Chapter: 109 on 3/2/2022 |
| As usual, utterly charming. I know we are creeping up to the point where Bill parts company with the Fellowship. I hope he has more adventures getting back to Rivendell. I am loath to say goodbye. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 109 on 2/17/2022 |
| Ah, heat at last, and even Pippin is starting to get warm once more! Love that the pony realizes that Gandalf is speaking directly to him, but would be easily understood by any other pony or horse. A wonderful scene! Author Reply: At last! I forgot about adding one bit of personal observation: how with a fire, your front may be roasting if you're close to the fire to warm up after feeling chilled, but your back stays cold! And I also didn't mention the way smoke keeps blowing in different directions, making your eyes sting, or making you cough, and how the smoke can seem to follow you if you move to evade it. I may try to add it in the next chapter, lol. Thanks! | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 108 on 2/17/2022 |
| Wonderful observations here! Love how Legolas arranges the company and Bill just so in order to protect the flame from wood, and how he speaks to the wood itself. But what do they expect with Saruman cursing their actions and the bitterness of the wind suppressing the wood's possible desire to cooperate? I truly love this chapter! Author Reply: Thank you! I have always written Legolas rather cautiously, but I seem to get a clearer picture of him through Bill's eyes, somehow. | |