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Interrupted Journeys: Part 1 New Journeys  by elliska 2 Review(s)
Eruanneth_LuinReviewed Chapter: 4 on 11/3/2005
Thankfully this did not turn into a verbal kinslaying, though when I saw the chapter heading I had doubts about the likelihood of a peace evening meal. At the very least you need not trouble over the thought that a false front will be displayed by any party at the table. Amglaur truly showed his style when he remarked that it was casual dinner conversation. Poor Galadriel! The only topic of agreement being that Celeborn erred (from the Sindarin perspective) in his choice of a wife. This story just keeps getting better.

Author Reply: It could have been ugly! :-) There is no doubt that the people at this table will not put up false fronts of civility--they will speak their minds. But it does turn out relatively well, just the same.

And poor Galadriel indeed. Her ears must be burning. It could not be a good feeling to know that two people find in common only their dislike for you. :-)

Thanks so much for the reviews!

daw the minstrelReviewed Chapter: 4 on 8/21/2004
I liked the comparison of Amglaur and Oropher, exemplified in Amglaur's questioning of Thranduil and his deciding that the king needs to eat more. Also he's very casual in speaking of Thranduil's parents, which obviously galls the kind a little. I kind of giggled at his horror over having to entertain Amglaur.

Author Reply: Yes, Amglaur knew Oropher and Dieneryn fairly well but Thranduil doesn't really know that yet. He will and it will surprise him a bit. I think Thranduil learns a few things interacting with Amglaur. It forces him to look at some aspects of his father's personality and his own that he didn't recognize until he saw them in someone he did not respect. The question is, how well does he apply the lessons. And he will not enjoy all the aspects of the impending visit to Eryn Galen.

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