Of Cake and Crumbs and Distant Dreams by Lindelea
PSW · 10 February 2025 · Chapter 0: Of Cake and Crumbs and Distant Dreams
Frodo’s only 51 or so - he’s not old! Especially for a Hobbit. I think I would love Pippin’s little niche overlooking the Pelennor - I too like to find places on my own even in the midst of my family sometimes…. Thx for sharing!
Larner · 22 July 2008 · Chapter 0: Of Cake and Crumbs and Distant Dreams
I don't think I'd ever seen this one, Lindelea, or if I did it was so long ago I don't remember. So reassuring! Oh, yes!
Author's reply
Missed this, did I? Sorry for the belated reply. Thanks!
Nienor Niniel · 28 August 2006 · Chapter 0: Of Cake and Crumbs and Distant Dreams
Awww... nice! Although all of them have done such un-hobbity things, they still are hobbits at heart, and you convey this so well! Nienor
Author's reply
Ah, thank you. Yes, I think they are still hobbits at heart, even though they've been refined by their experiences (changed, perhaps, but essentially the same. hope I'm making sense. there's a hullaballoo in the next room, discussing knights and chivalry with great excitement and enthusiasm)
Queen Galadriel · 9 February 2006 · Chapter 0: Of Cake and Crumbs and Distant Dreams
Awww...so sweet! Yes, I think Pippin needed that. Love it! You have the most enticing style, Lindelea. I was just thinking of you and "A Small and Passing Thing" last night, and I can't wait to read that one again! Long stories are my favourite, you know! :) God bless, Galadriel
Author's reply
Thank you! I can see, looking at reviews, that I've been seriously remiss in replying. Drat. But thanks so much for the encouraging words.
Jeodo Brandybuck · 19 June 2005 · Chapter 0: Of Cake and Crumbs and Distant Dreams
Oh how delightful! This was a well-conceived story and such fun to read!
Author's reply
Thank you! (Belatedly.)
harrowcat · 12 June 2005 · Chapter 0: Of Cake and Crumbs and Distant Dreams
I remember reading and liking this back in the days when I was too shy to review. I wonder how long Frodo had been looking for his Pippin or whether he knew exactly where to look because he had hidden there himself.
Author's reply
I think that Frodo probably knew his younger cousins quite well, well enough to intuit where one of them might go to hide if feeling poorly. But perhaps he'd stumbled across the same spot, overlooking the green plain and sparkling river, and knew it to be a good dreaming place for a homesick hobbit. Thanks! (Belatedly.)
Pearl Took · 11 June 2005 · Chapter 0: Of Cake and Crumbs and Distant Dreams
This is an awesome, kind and restful story. Soothing for Pip and soothing for your readers. Thank you so very much :) :) VWD!!!!!
Author's reply
Oh, thank you, Pearl. Sometimes angst is energizing, but sometimes soothing is definitely needed. Sorry for the much-belated reply.
Dreamflower · 10 June 2005 · Chapter 0: Of Cake and Crumbs and Distant Dreams
I just had to tell you again how much I love this. Really, even more this time than the first. It's beautiful.
Author's reply
Am belatedly answering reviews for this story that were posted all about the same time as this one. Looking at the dates, it was an impossibly busy time in RL, but that doesn't mean your taking the time to leave feedback was unappreciated! Thanks so much.
Elf Friend · 4 February 2005 · Chapter 0: Of Cake and Crumbs and Distant Dreams
That was so sweet! Although Pippin is a brave knight of Gondor, he's also a child who's lost his innocence way before his time. Stupid Sauron, he has to go and ruin the lives of poor little hobbits. I'm glad Frodo was there to help Pippin feel better, although he must be feeling pretty tormented and homesick himself. This just shows Frodo in a more impressive light, the fact that he's willing to comfort others even though he himself is in need of comfort. ^^ Yeah, my attempt at sounding all smart and insightful flopped, lol. Anyway, your stories are so brilliant--I can't wait to read more! :)
Author's reply
*g* Why it didn't flop at all, but sounded quite insightful indeed. It is nice to revisit a story through a thoughtful comment. Thanks!
Larner · 28 November 2004 · Chapter 0: Of Cake and Crumbs and Distant Dreams
Ah, good fluff. I keep finding small treasures as I go back through the archives.
Author's reply
Thanks for reviewing!
pipinheart · 26 October 2004 · Chapter 0: Of Cake and Crumbs and Distant Dreams
This is a sweet story ,I love the connection between frodo and pippin... .....good work
Author's reply
Thank you!
Hai Took · 21 August 2004 · Chapter 0: Of Cake and Crumbs and Distant Dreams
What a very sweet story! It was a wonderful little moment for Frodo and Pippin to share together. I'm glad they were able to comfort one another in this way!Thank you for the nice story!
Anso the Hobbit · 21 August 2004 · Chapter 0: Of Cake and Crumbs and Distant Dreams
*happy sigh* Thank you for this sweet and charming little tale.
melilot hill · 21 August 2004 · Chapter 0: Of Cake and Crumbs and Distant Dreams
What a sweet moment between the cousins :)
Marigold · 21 August 2004 · Chapter 0: Of Cake and Crumbs and Distant Dreams
Thank you, Lin, so very much! It made me cry, but in a good way, and you have no idea how special it made me feel, that you would go to the trouble of writing something just for me because I am feeling low right now. Thank you! ((((LIN!))))
Auntiemeesh · 20 August 2004 · Chapter 0: Of Cake and Crumbs and Distant Dreams
I love seeing Frodo like this, so wise and gentle and loving. The internal cousin alert goes off and he interrupts his own brooding to go and find Pippin, and help restore the younger one. Stories like this always make me sad that Frodo couldn't find healing in middle earth. :)
Dreamflower · 20 August 2004 · Chapter 0: Of Cake and Crumbs and Distant Dreams
Awww factor, on a scale of 1 to 10, she scores a perfect 10! I loved this, so sweet and gentle, and very much in character for two of our favorite hobbits. *Sigh* I needed this. I've had a rough day!
Grey Wonderer · 20 August 2004 · Chapter 0: Of Cake and Crumbs and Distant Dreams
Perfect!
Anonymous · 20 August 2004 · Chapter 0: Of Cake and Crumbs and Distant Dreams
So sweet!
esamen · 20 August 2004 · Chapter 0: Of Cake and Crumbs and Distant Dreams
Oh, wonderful. The very best kind of cuddling. I wish I could be there with them . . . reading this is the next best thing.
Bodkin · 20 August 2004 · Chapter 0: Of Cake and Crumbs and Distant Dreams
Just to prove that even brave war heroes need to be babied by their cousins occasionally, just to remind them that they are still loved. Suspension of the present for the comfort of the past.
FantasyFan · 20 August 2004 · Chapter 0: Of Cake and Crumbs and Distant Dreams
This is wonderful and full of hobbity goodness. Pippin is both young and resilient here, and Frodo is loving and cousinly and wise. It's a perfect little vignette for a dreary day. Thanks!
Connie B · 20 August 2004 · Chapter 0: Of Cake and Crumbs and Distant Dreams
Oh, how sweet. I could just see Frodo and Pippin sitting like that, and Frodo comforting him with a tale. Thanks for sharing it with all of us. Connie B.
shirebound · 20 August 2004 · Chapter 0: Of Cake and Crumbs and Distant Dreams
Awwwwww! This is so lovely (and loving). 'Named Pippin,' the young knight of Gondor whispered. 'Named Pippin,' Frodo agreed, as he always had.