2004 Author Reviews for
ShireDweller

ShireDweller has a great feel for what goes on inside a hobbit's head, and this feel covers not only thoughts but also the words that express those thoughts. I believe it was Merry who told Aragorn that hobbits speak lightly even when times are dark, and ShireDweller understands this concept very well. The stories that are here for nomination, particularly "Garden Plot," have an edge of angst in them, but this edge has been all but blunted because of hobbit nature. It's still there and ShireDweller never forgets the characters' past experiences, but in the end, these are still hobbits. Even Frodo, who has suffered most. ShireDweller demonstrates a wonderful understanding of the hobbit mindset, and earns my profound awe for being able to work this mindset into the narrative itself. It all flows together so tightly and every piece is fitted beautifully with the next. And each character, even though they all share that same unique hobbit perspective, clearly has his or her own voice and his or her own outlook on things. Amazing grasp of the characters, the events, and the challenges that still face them even though they've left most of their travels behind.

ShireDweller is a fantastic hobbit fan-fict author who displays amazing insight in the circumstances and attitudes of Frodo and Sam, as well as a solid understanding of hobbit culture, history, and surroundings. She has a beautiful, flowing style that is engaging and fun to read. I just hope that she write more.