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| Dreamflower's Dribs and Drabs by Dreamflower | 362 Review(s) |
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| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 64 on 8/31/2014 |
| Wonderful to read this series again. Yes, each does as he can and must, and in his way Frodo contributes to the rebuilding of Buckland along with each of these others. Author Reply: Like you, I've always felt that Frodo's presence was always there, inspiring those he loved, and that he watched over them from afar. | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 64 on 8/30/2014 |
| Of course, Merry's thoughts in a storm would turn to Pippin; Pippin, who stood back-to-back with him in any number of crises. Esmeralda, of course, thinks of her dear husband, now gone ahead and yet his memory lingers, especially in the ways their son reminds Esmeralda of him, and in his love and care. Pippin, as is very believable (from what we've seen of him on the Quest -- especially his clear thinking when he and Merry were taken by Orcs, and again, when he saved Faramir), sees clearly -- his own future, but also the present need, and the tools with which the Travellers were equipped, the knowledge and skills learned from such mentors as the King of Arnor and Gondor, walking by his side all those weary leagues, and watching him bring the Kingdom to life and light once more. And Sam... It is hardly surprising that his thoughts would be with Frodo. It seems likely that Frodo is never far from his mind, waking or sleeping. The love that twines around and between the characters, sustaining them and holding them together, is clear as well. Thinking of you, and glad to have had a bit of "Dreamflower" poetry-prose to read on this grey and overcast morning. Author Reply: As usual, you see the hobbits and their love and friendship to one another very much like I do. I really wanted to make the point that a loved one doesn't have to be physically present to sustain someone in a crisis. And of course, it wasn't limited to just the loved ones mentioned in the drabbles, as I tried to hint with the title. Thank you so much, sweetie! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 64 on 8/30/2014 |
| What a wonderful series; I didn't want it to end! My favorite line is, "Strider. He's taught me what it means to lead." Author Reply: I am so glad you enjoyed it. I've always thought that Pippin's service to Gondor and to the King made a profound difference in how the young hobbit thought about things like leadership. The example of Aragorn's steadfastness, bravery and how he always put his duty to his people first would have had a major impact on his small knight! | |
| Garnet Took | Reviewed Chapter: 64 on 8/30/2014 |
| I may have read this at some point but, if so, I don't remember it. This is so poiniant and brought a tear to my eye, literally. Posting it today, of all days, on the anniversary of that storm that, to my mind, changed a country is fitting indeed. I'm thinking of you, and do every year, on this date when one of your worst storms of life raged and I remember all those absent from you who stood by you in thought, word and deed. {{{HUGS}}}, Dreamflower. Author Reply: You probably did not. I somehow missed reposting it here, and the only other places it appeared were the B2mem site and MPTT. I do try to make a posting on that anniversary; this year I was reposting all three stories in the set at FFN and AO3, and that's how I found out THIS one missed getting here at SoA! I remember, too, dear! I especially remember how all of you were there for me, and how I realized that online friendships can be just as true as those we make in "Real Life". (((hugs back))) | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 63 on 5/14/2014 |
| I liked the Gandalf ones the most, especially the last stanza - a nice reward to him! :) and I also liked the one about the Blue wizards. Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: Thank you! I enjoyed getting a chance to reward him, LOL! | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 63 on 4/26/2014 |
| Again, well done! Lear would have been proud! Author Reply: *grin* Thank you very much! | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 63 on 4/26/2014 |
| A wizard named Radagast the Brown was sometimes thought to be just a clown LOL!!! Well, from his looks (in the movies) one might guess so. But never underestimate Radagast. He had a different task than the others and I'm quite sure he accomplished it. Author Reply: And in the books Saruman called him a fool and was very disparaging about him. I tend to agree, actually. But the rhyme scheme meant I went with the more conventional view. And even if he stayed in M-e, he may have had his reasons.(I once read a fic--alas, I can recall neither author nor title--in which it turns out that Radagast was Merlin.) | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 63 on 4/25/2014 |
| Did the blue wizards have names somewhere in JRRT's notes? I love the image of Gandalf, basking by the Sea, blowing smoke rings... Author Reply: Their names are found in Unfinished Tales! Me too! | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 62 on 1/21/2014 |
| Have you read Toward the Gleam by T. M. Doran? It came out a 2-3 years ago and is about this very subject - Tolkien finding a copy of the Red Book. It is a hoot! Must read. Highly recommended!! Publication would be life-changing indeed and for more than just him, his readers too if they were open to it. Intriguing that the Three would still have power. Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: No, I haven't, but it sounds like fun. I've come across the notion before--but I hope I put a bit of a unique spin on it! I didn't realize that myself until I saw who else was in the room! | |
| 6336 | Reviewed Chapter: 62 on 1/10/2014 |
| Well I got Mrs. Goldenwood and Mr. Pilgrim and I thought maybe Roland Tucker-Hill could have been one of the Hobbits but Mr. Elwin rather threw me! Huggs, Lynda Author Reply: LOL! | |