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| The Tenth Walker by Lindelea | 703 Review(s) |
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| demeter d | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 7/31/2006 |
| "...there is a bit of wild pony in him, in his wariness..." and, "go and roll with the pony.." and he did! That and the sweet little touch of Pippin offering Sam a back scratch. Many lovely moments. Author Reply: Thanks! It is fun to flesh out the narrative a bit and fill up the corners, so to speak. | |
| Elemmírë | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 7/29/2006 |
| I'm very happy to see you're continuing this tale, Lindelea. I just find it a fascinating concept to tell the tale from the pony's POV, and you make it very realistic and enjoyable too. Bill was the silent member of the Fellowship, but here you give voice to his thoughts, which are amusing at times. I laugh every time I read his names for Merry and Pippin. In time, I hope he comes to respect them as much as he seems Frodo and Sam. Hoping you post more soon! (I'm highly anticipating reading Bill's thoughts when he must carry Frodo after the wounding at Weathertop) Author Reply: It was very interesting, imagining Bill's thoughts, especially taking into consideration what JRRT said about his conduct during that time between Weathertop and Rivendell. Thanks! | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 7/28/2006 |
| I don't think that rolling on 'scant' grass will improve Pippin's smell much but maybe it will in Bill's nose. *giggle* I am loving his viewpoint on this story and at his pace it could make for a goodly long tale! BTW thanks for the permission to keep guessing. It is very liberating for a reviewer who isn't a writer but I wouldn't want to upset anyone. Author Reply: Oh, I love that! Perhaps Bill will notice a change in Pippin's smell... I know that in Rivendell, at least, he'll *have* to notice a change! Yes, it is a long tale. I've been working on his return through the Wild and it's difficult. Surely a good thing that Gandalf put those Words of Guiding on him... considering such things as wolves and orcs and bumps in the night. You're welcome, as are your guesses. Sometimes it seems as if readers are taking peeks at the drafts! LOL. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 7/27/2006 |
| Bill is such a perceptive pony. I love his description of Strider as having "wild pony" in him. And Frodo's quiet word with the pony. But I think my favorite part was Pippin going up to scratch Sam's back. It's just so very Pippish--his own back itches, so he scratches someone else's! LOL! Author Reply: I should think he'd see most things in pony terms. And it is lovely to see Frodo from another perspective, from one who'd appreciate him on a deeper level. Ponies can seem to be about as thick as bricks, but they can also be amazingly sensitive to the slightest nuance. And *who* would have the temerity to scratch Sam's back? Poor Sam, it was about the only way I could imagine him getting a back rub, after carrying more than his share of the load! | |
| Jay of Lasgalen | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 7/27/2006 |
| How strange - I was wondering about this story today, as it had been a while since updates. And here it is! 'Young marsh-stinking hobbit' is so very Pippin - he's wonderful. But most of all I love Bill likening Strider to a wild pony as he warily scans the horizon and sniffs the air. That is such a wonderful description of him. Jay Author Reply: Isn't that funny? I've been writing updates to a string of unfinished tales, and was pondering which to update next when I saw a review of this one at the MEFAs and was reminded that they *still* hadn't reached Weathertop yet. Poor Bill, he has such a short attention span, (he's a pony, as you know), it may take forever to get to Rivendell at this rate! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 7/27/2006 |
I love that! It's interesting to see others through Bill's eyes and thoughts. Author Reply: Thanks! I do love to see things from different POVs. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 5/7/2006 |
| Poor Bill--no idea yet, poor lad, what's coming in store next! I expect he'd bolt right away if he knew! Yet he's definitely caught the unease--very well done! I'm so glad you have been able to snatch a few minutes for writing, and I hope your little one is soon on the mend! Author Reply: Poor Bill. I'm having trouble figuring out just where he was during the attack on Weathertop. JRRT doesn't mention him at all, for pages! | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 5/7/2006 |
| Young marsh-stinking hobbit! What a great description. Bill has definitely noticed that, in Sam, he has acquired the very prince of carers. One who will put himself forward without hesitation when it is a matter of looking after Bill. And we have a very bright pony here. Author Reply: I agree with you, very bright pony! Bill's probably the sort who, with a safe and gentle home, would learn all sorts of tricks, such as opening the latch to his stall. I sort of see him in the light of a would-be Merrylegs, in Black Beauty. Now there was a pony with personality... | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 5/6/2006 |
| Bill does well with the journey now, and love how he shifts identifying features for Pippin as Pippin no longer smells of apples and mischief but the marshes they just traversed. And love the realization of the smell of uncertainty, much of it probably from Strider himself. Will be your way Sunday evening and will leave for back here probably late Thursday, as I have to work Friday. Author Reply: Hmmm. I wonder what Pippin will smell like at Rivendell? | |
| Inkling | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 5/6/2006 |
| Hurrah, an update! Your muse does seem to like insomnia, it seems...hope the little one is better now. Love how smell-driven this story is, as is only proper for a pony POV. Author Reply: There's something about insomnia and writing--perhaps it's a form of waking dream. Thanks! | |