Reviews for "A Short Rest"

Wed Nov 24, 2004 11:25 am

What a cute and fun little story! I think you caught Bilbo's speech patterns quite well, and I like the relationship between Estel and his "brothers." Just one thing, though--for purposes of the story I can accept that none of the Rangers of the North had visited Rivendell during Estel's stay there, though it seems hard to believe that no one had stopped by in ten years; but Elladan and Elrohir should certainly know what hobbits are if they spend time in Bree. Bree is inhabited by both hobbits and Men, remember. I think your idea about who "the friends from Rivendell" are is quite brilliant, though! Smile smiley face

--Rose

Wed Nov 24, 2004 2:28 pm

I loved this story... it's so sweet! Smile smiley face

I've always wondered how the interaction between Bilbo and little Estel might have been... and I loved Estel's comment on how he didn't want to have lots of names when he grew up - he he he, if he had known... Twisted Evil smiley face

Just two things: Like GypsieRose mentioned, the elves at Rivendell (and even E & E) must have known about hobbits. And I'm sure hobbits had twins occasionally (although not often)... But you know, that's just me being nitpicky, he he. I loved this story! Thanks, and keep up the good work! Very Happy smiley face

Wed Nov 24, 2004 4:37 pm

Excellent, Jay, a charming story. I thought you did really catch Gandalf and Bilbo and represented them very characteristically. I particularly liked how well you wove Estel into the story we are familiar with from another perpsective. I was also glad to see a relatively serious rendition of Elrohir and Elladan - particularly funny how they call each other "El." My only twitch was I thought the Dwarf women joke a little overplayed, and Thorin, not Gandalf, had the map, I believe.

Shame this couldn't be entered in the "If they'd had a chat," challenge; it would have been perfect! and exactly the kind of idea inspired me originally.

Tue Nov 30, 2004 5:13 pm

What a great interlude! It is a situation I never really thought of while reading "The Hobbit." I imagined several LOTR characters being in Rivendell when Bilbo and the dwarves stayed there, but for whatever reason, Aragorn never entered my mind. I love stories that explore the history of friendships. This is a great version of Aragorn and Bilbo's friendship, and a nice glimpse of Aragorn as a carefree child. I loved the part about him not wanting a lot of names. In fact, I snorted Sprite because of that line.

Tue Nov 30, 2004 10:16 pm

Bravo, mellon nin. Wonderful!

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