Reviews (14)

Periantari · 8 August 2006 · Chapter 1: Confusion

Awesome story. I love Merry h/c (and you write the best Merry h/c!) and i especially love the fact that you went from past to present...that is very awesome story-telling. :) Glad to see Sam in there taking care of Merry too. :) ANd cousin moments are always wonderful to read as well. And welcome back again, dear! i really missed you! Hope Crickhollow will get updated soon too. :)

Grey Wonderer · 5 August 2006 · Chapter 1: Confusion

This is wonderful. I loved every word. My favorite line was: (The green eyes that met his bore an expression similar to Frodo’s and Merry poured his own heart into his own eyes as they looked at each other.) The discription seems so very right and says so much. I like the way you went back and forth between Merry's memories and what was happening in the present to tell the story. Lovely all around!

Grey Wonderer · 5 August 2006 · Chapter 0: Author's notes

Welcome back! I got the author alert when I returned from ELF and was so glad to see that you were posting again.

Marigold · 2 August 2006 · Chapter 1: Confusion

Wow! Lots of angst! And cousinly love and care! I really liked the way that Pippin still held onto Merry's hand while both of them were ill, it was certainly a soothing anchor for Merry, and for Pip as well. The rescue was very exciting, and that Merry wasn't sure exactly what had happened was very tantalising. I loved the care and love that Paladin and Eglantine showed to Merry. I especially liked the brief glimpse that we saw of Paladin sitting by Merry's bedside. It gave me a wonderful sense of their relationship in your universe. Thank you so much for writing this lovely story for us!

Marigold · 2 August 2006 · Chapter 0: Author's notes

Thank you so much Anso! I am so excited that you have written us a story! Less than a week and you will be here! Love, Marigold

llinos · 1 August 2006 · Chapter 0: Author's notes

That's so sweet of you! Hugs Anso tightly. Now on to read the story (rolls up sleeves ready for Merry angst!) luv llinos PS Looking forward to our adventure!

llinos · 1 August 2006 · Chapter 1: Confusion

Wow Anso, such angst, the like of which we seldom see in Merry, (except when us Merry writers are writing it!:)) Poor Merry he is so confused, did he save Pip? Did he cause Pip to drown? What happened, and it is so hard for him to work it all out while his fever is raging and he can't keep awake for five minutes at a time! Then to add to the worry, confusion and fever, he is consumed with guilt that he did not look after Pip as well as he might. Having Eglantine come to mop the poor lad's fevered brow was so sweet, especially as Merry thinks she may be cross with him. Or worse, not let him look out for Pippin in the future! Gasp! Where would that leave us all - no can't have that happen now! Interweaving the waking with the dream of what happened gave the story a flow, which, as it was about a river, seems v. appropriate. A lovely story - thank you so much for writing it and thank you for the dedication!

Pearl Took · 1 August 2006 · Chapter 1: Confusion

*applause* Well done, Anso! I liked how you went back and forth with Merry trying to recall what had happened and I liked how you handled why he ended up confused about losing his hold on Pippin. Very Well Done!

SlightlyTookish · 31 July 2006 · Chapter 1: Confusion

Yay, Anso's back! And with some new Merry h/c as well. I love seeing Frodo and Pippin looking after him :)

PIppinfan1988 · 30 July 2006 · Chapter 1: Confusion

Welcome back, Anso! So good to see you! :-D This is a wonderful story--I had to read it in two sessions, lol. Poor Merry got the rough end of the deal. Tries to save his little cousin and ends up very ill for his reward. I was happy that Frodo and Mr. Burrows were there to help pull both Merry and Pippin out of the water. That Pippin and his ideas, lol--gets into trouble (almost) every time! :-) Pippinfan

Lindelea · 29 July 2006 · Chapter 1: Confusion

Awww. I had to read at top speed, but still managed to thoroughly enjoy this. You started us out as confused as Merry! ...gradually casting light on the picture, until we knew what was happening. And the flashbacks kept adding little bits of additional light, in just the right amounts. You do a marvellous job of portraying the relationships between the cousins. It is nice to have you back.

Lindelea · 29 July 2006 · Chapter 0: Author's notes

Hurrah! You're back! I must go and fetch a glass of milk for someone but then I hope to return to read.

shirebound · 28 July 2006 · Chapter 1: Confusion

Welcome back, Anso, and what a lovely story! Merry being lovingly tended by his cousins, the intricate way you weave us (and Merry) from the past to the present and back again... Very nice! “Here, let me,” Pippin said, taking the spoon and filling it. “You’ve fed me on more than enough occasions. It’s time I got to feed you.” He smiled and said brightly: “Open.” Awwwww. :D

harrowcat · 28 July 2006 · Chapter 1: Confusion

Ah! Poor. brave Merry. Actually it is quite refreshing seeing Merry being the one who is so ill. I enjoyed the way you presented this Anso.