PSW · 6 January 2016 · Chapter 99999: Author's Notes
Well, Pippin did better in Moria than I ever would have, scary childhood experiences or no... :-P
Author's reply
I'm so unathletic, I'm sure he did much better than I would have, as well!
The Leap by Lindelea
Reviews (4)
Nienor Niniel · 16 August 2006 · Chapter 99999: Author's Notes
A perfect explanation for Pippin's fear of the jump! A very good read.
Author's reply
Bless you, I just now saw this! (Hopefully this will go to an email address that is still active...) Thanks!
TieAillin Alcarion · 25 April 2004 · Chapter 1: The Leap
Beautiful! I thought of Wheel on the School when I first read the phrase "ditch-jumping!" I think you have the relationship of Merry and Pip just right for this part of their lives.
Author's reply
Thanks for reviewing! I didn't see this until now... Yes, "Wheel on the School" was where I got the idea for ditch-jumping. Great book!
daw the minstrel · 9 August 2003 · Chapter 1: The Leap
First, I'm struck by the way the language and details make this very realistic. I can really see these kids goofing around like this. (I chose to assume they were playing cricket rather than baseball because that seemed more Tolkienish, and I have heard of cricket matches lasting for days! So Pip was right that this could go on for a while. Ah yes! And I see from the next chapter that I made the right choice.) I've always been interested in the way this gang of hobbit children grew up in such a crowd - with older ones looking after younger ones and adults not always sure what's going on. I knew families like that when I was growing up. Nice drawing together of past and "present."
Author's reply
Hey there, Daw, I was just reading through this old story and stumbled over your review. (So, yes, a review never goes to waste!) I knew families like that when I was growing up, too... Thanks for commenting.