Reviews (308)

Larner · 15 January 2008 · Chapter 60: Burying the Past

A very nice review chapter.

shirebound · 14 January 2008 · Chapter 60: Burying the Past

What a marvelous summary, Obelia -- for us, and for Frodo. Large blue eyes watched him anxiously. “Uncle...” the boy said when Bilbo didn’t move. He shifted his feet in the puddle on the front step. “I didn’t mean it. I didn’t mean it! Please let me come home—” Frodo was cut off by Bilbo seizing him in a fierce hug. “My dear boy,” he said huskily. “My son!” Awwww. You know how glad I am that everything has worked out!

Dreamflower · 13 January 2008 · Chapter 60: Burying the Past

Oh, I'm so glad Frodo came to his senses! Poor Bilbo, and poor Frodo--but now everything's all right again! Well, I know you said only an Epilogue left, but I for one am sorry to see this come to an end--there are any number of stories about Frodo coming to live with Bilbo, and his time during those 13 years before Bilbo left--but yours has a unique spin, emphasizing that special bond between them! Wonderful job! And I am so glad you kept at it, in spite of all your many RL responsibilities and commitments. I hope perhaps you will start another story sometime soon!

GamgeeFest · 5 January 2008 · Chapter 59: Merry's Game

Merry is a wise young lad to know his cousin needs good memories of the river, and playful enough, with that vivid imagination of his, to help Frodo get over his fears. Esme is right about him and Bilbo being too stubborn for their own good. That Frodo still remains in Buckland is such a hardship to them both, but Frodo refuses to budge in his resolve. It’s a characteristic that will do him well on the Quest, but now he needs to humble himself and listen to Merry’s advice yet again to return home.

GamgeeFest · 29 December 2007 · Chapter 58: Happy Birthday, Samwise

*snerk* Oh, what a wonderfully fulfilling update, and a very good birthday for Sam as well. I know exactly what Bilbo said – get out – and Lobelia’s shrieks were priceless. I’m surprised she gave up the Ring so easily though, especially considering her lust for power and the state of rage she was in, but thank goodness Bilbo got it back. Now, how long until he and Frodo reunite?

Dreamflower · 28 December 2007 · Chapter 59: Merry's Game

Oh, good for Merry! I can so easily believe that this Merry is the Merry who will grow up to follow Frodo anywhere, and who will take all care to plan for his cousin's protection and happiness! This is great!

shirebound · 28 December 2007 · Chapter 59: Merry's Game

Merry frowned and thought hard. He didn’t know how to convince Frodo he was wrong about the other things, but there had to be some way he could help. “It seems to me that you would like the water more if you had some happier memories to think about when you were in it,” he said slowly. Very clever, Merry! There's such love between these cousins.

Larner · 27 December 2007 · Chapter 59: Merry's Game

He's already a wise young Hobbit, Merry is. Now, for Frodo to accept that his younger cousin is, for the moment at least, wiser than he is....

ruby · 17 December 2007 · Chapter 58: Happy Birthday, Samwise

Liked it. Well-written, good info and nice adjectives. Would like a lot more!

Larner · 27 November 2007 · Chapter 58: Happy Birthday, Samwise

Satisfactory indeed, although it won't be perfect until Frodo gets over his own upset and realizes he belongs in Bag End with Bilbo, with Sam by him.

Dreamflower · 27 November 2007 · Chapter 58: Happy Birthday, Samwise

*Whoosh!* I'm sure glad that Lobelia didn't have the Ring long enough to find out what it was! And I loved Halfred and Sam's delight over getting to see Bilbo's arrival at the door! It's a good thing this time he didn't have any auctions to stop! Now, if only Frodo will see some sense!

shirebound · 27 November 2007 · Chapter 58: Happy Birthday, Samwise

A moment later, a wailing scream pierced the quiet afternoon. Wheeee, Bilbo's back! This is indeed a lovely birthday for Sam. :)

GamgeeFest · 23 November 2007 · Chapter 57: Frodo's Folly

Ouch! That’s got to sting. Bilbo certainly does have some cleaning up to do: get back Bag End, kick out the S-Bs, get another will, get back the Ring, and most importantly, win back Frodo’s trust. That last one will be the hardest, especially since Frodo refuses to return to Hobbiton with him. Frodo can’t really be blamed of course. His reasons are sound, as far as he’s concerned, but the real reason is that he just doesn’t want to risk being abandoned and hurt again. More miserable times are ahead for them both, it seems. At least we know it will eventually be resolved.

Dreamflower · 27 October 2007 · Chapter 57: Frodo's Folly

Oh dear! Poor Frodo, and poor Bilbo! After all this time, it's going to take more than just telling one another their stories to fix things. I can completely understand Frodo's feelings here: at his age, everything is all or nothing at all, and he can't quite believe there is a middle ground between tying Bilbo down or "letting" him be "free". And I am just imagining Lobelia's face when Bilbo comes home--AGAIN!

Larner · 27 October 2007 · Chapter 57: Frodo's Folly

Foolish young Hobbit. He's just cut out both his own heart and Bilbo's, and doesn't realize it. And he thinks he's doing Bilbo good? He'll learn, soon, I hope.

PipMer · 13 September 2007 · Chapter 56: Back To Where It All Began

Oh,please update this soon. I am hooked, and am on pins and needles wondering what happened to Bilbo! I just started reading this a few days ago, when I found it over at the MEFA site, and I'm already up to the last chapter. I also read your first of the trilogy, Adrift. Great job on the story, and looking forward to more, including the last story in the trilogy!

Kate · 1 September 2007 · Chapter 56: Back To Where It All Began

Hi I just recently found your story and have been reading it for the last 3 days. I have really enjoyed your characterizations especially Frodo and the Gamgees. Sam has always been my favorite! I also really enjoy reading prequest stories LOTR always made me think about how the relationships came to be. I am really enjoying your version of events and hope you update soon those awful SB's can't be allowed to have Bag End much longer! I do hope Bilbo gets back soon!

GamgeeFest · 11 August 2007 · Chapter 56: Back To Where It All Began

What a lovely update! I can just imagine Frodo's despair and sense of abandoment as he comes to realize that Bilbo very well might not be coming back. He says he isn't surprised, but you know it has to sting, and that he's only saying that to try to make it hurt less. Poor dear, but I would strangle Bilbo when he returns if I could! What is taking him so long? The memory of the dwarf-spool was beautiful, and shows how good a mother Primula was.

Larner · 10 August 2007 · Chapter 56: Back To Where It All Began

And poor Frodo needs that hug just then.

Dreamflower · 8 August 2007 · Chapter 56: Back To Where It All Began

Well, I hate to see poor Frodo so down in the dumps--he's still assuming Bilbo's gone for good, poor lad. Having been sick, and had S.-B.s on his back, and everything, it's no wonder he's reverted to his old depression. I'm glad you said Bilbo's returning soon--I hope it was something dire that kept him away. Saradoc and Esmeralda will find it hard to forgive him if not. But I worry--Frodo's malaise and feelings of abandonment may mean that he, too, will find it hard to forgive Bilbo. I loved Merry in this. He's still dogging Frodo's steps, and he'll keep on dogging Frodo's steps until a pack of Uruk-hai drag him off kicking and screaming in the wrong direction!

shirebound · 8 August 2007 · Chapter 56: Back To Where It All Began

Frodo fairly melted under Pippin’s adoring gaze. “This is one of those special spools, Frodo-lad. This one just wasn’t meant to have thread on it.” Oh my, what a heartwarming, heartbreaking chapter. Pleeeeeeeze let them find that will, or bring Bilbo back, sooooon! *paces*

Larner · 27 May 2007 · Chapter 55: A Friend In Need

The Ring is working on her, of course. Frodo ought to have locked it away with the maps, of course. Come on, folks--think of the documents under the bed!

Larner · 27 May 2007 · Chapter 54: Presumption and Prejudice

At least the Gaffer now knows and will be keeping more of an eye out. Now, to check out those documents under the bed, Frodo.

Larner · 27 May 2007 · Chapter 53: Frodo Sackville-Baggins

And we know what came of that ambition and bitterness, after all. Interesting situation here.

Larner · 27 May 2007 · Chapter 52: In Search of Information

Clever Bilbo to have another copy made; but the SBs have done their homework for the moment, and will need to be checked immediately. Now to figure out where the third copy is--in the space under Hamfast and Bell's bed, maybe?