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| Second Mum by Larner | 14 Review(s) |
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| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 5/11/2007 |
| I am sorry that I haven't been reviewing such a wonderful telling of Frodo's beginnings Larner. I think this should be published and put at the beginning of The Book. RL is at its busiest right now and in the middle of it my Landlord has decided to paint the kitchen of my bed-sit! With my kitchen in my bedroom I can barely reach the bed! So I have been sleeping at a friend's house which is internet-free and about a forty minute drive to work! All good fun. Still, all I have got to do now is let the paint dry and put everything back, just as my next busy weekend starts! And my head is aching from the smell of paint! Author Reply: I am so honored, Harrowcat! That is such a great compliment, to hear someone truly thinks this of the caliber to add to the Master's own work! Thank you so much. So, new paint, is it? I'd wondered. And it's hard in this day and age to appreciate that there are places that are indeed internet-free. A pleasant weekend to you. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 5/11/2007 |
| Yes, I agree with French Pony; if you keep a spirited lad restrained for too long, he either loses his spirit (which he hasn't) or it all gets released in a bound of energy and mischief. You really are taking us on an interesting journey through Frodo's early life. Author Reply: Oh, the two of you are indeed correct. Let'er rip, and see where it takes not only Frodo but the whole of the Hall and the farmers of the Marish! And it's fun to think what Frodo's early life might have been like. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 5/11/2007 |
| *grin* Oh, the Terror of Buckland, indeed! Of course, he was trying to make up for all the years he was held back, and to erase his reputation as a "sissy"--I hope that Menegilda will finally realize that a lot of his wildness is her fault. I do wonder why she kept thinking Frodo would fall to the same fate as her gaffer? Was it simply the physical resemblance? Did she *really* think she had a premonition? For as we know, he certainly was destined to another fate. And I had to giggle over the inventiveness of his diversions--puppies and kitties! LOL! But now he is beginning to realize he went a bit overboard. His over-developed conscience is really going to do a number on him now... Author Reply: Such as Gilda all too often fail to appreciate just how much injury they're inflicting on the very ones they're seeking to mould and protect. Gilda tends to project too much of herself and her grandfather on Frodo, not accepting that Frodo isn't bound to her grandfather's fate. And although Frodo may not appreciate the "aah!" factor of puppies, he must have realized others were often captivated by such creatures and therefore found ways to exploit it. So, how do we keep a farmer's attention off his fields and vegetable patches and orchards? Little kids, puppies, kitties, helplessness that needs rescuing.... And you're certainly right about that overblown conscience of Frodo's. | |
| French Pony | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 5/11/2007 |
| Now Menegilda sees the result of cooping Frodo up for too long. He has years' and years' worth of pranks and mischief and probably lots of frustration all bottled up inside, and it's all coming out right now. Author Reply: You certainly have the right of it, French Pony. You can't keep a born prankster down forever, I suspect. The Hall is suddenly finding itself facing that great intellect and imagination letting itself loose as a force to be used against others, and is a bit taken aback, I think! | |