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| Interrupted Journeys: Part 1 New Journeys by elliska | 5 Review(s) |
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| Eruanneth_Luin | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 11/3/2005 |
| This chapter ended much too soon! I absolutely loved the interaction between Thranduil and Amglaur; several times I laughed aloud. It seems that sometimes our least flattering acquaintances become our truest friends. But could it also work with two such stubborn, opinionated, volatile elf-lords? Time, as they say, will tell. Author Reply: I love Thranduil and Amglaur together. They are too much alike to be able to stand each other. It seems that sometimes our least flattering acquaintances become our truest friends. Very prophetic of you, but you will have to wait to find out why I say that. ;-) I'm glad they made you laugh though. :-) Thanks for the reviews! | |
| The Karenator | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 8/21/2004 |
| Elliska, What a wonderful story. I have truly enjoyed reading what you've put up so far. Your dialogue is smooth and realistic. Your setting and descriptions are vivid. And the plot itself is interesting. I like the way you have portrayed Thranduil as a young king. He is still learning the ropes and feeling out his counterparts. Lindomiel is a terrific character. I like her spunk! I agree that Thranduil is such a strong personality that only a female with the same strong will would be able to abide with him without completely losing herself. And I think Thranduil would respect her for this. He's too secure in himself to be threatened by a woman of substance. I really like that. And her father, the Lord Amglaur, is such an interesting character. It's especially intriguing that Thranduil sees Oropher in him. I can't wait to see where this goes. This is shaping up to be quite a wonderful tale. Karen Author Reply: Karen, Thank you for the review. I agree that Thranduil would both need and expect a lady with a little 'spunk.' I don't think he could even respect anything less. And I just think the idea of Thranduil having to deal with someone like Amglaur--especially since Thranduil is in a position where he must bite his tongue a bit--is amusing to contemplate. I hope you continue to find interesting facets of this story. It will cover a lot of territory. | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 8/21/2004 |
| Well, Amglaur is a good father who wants his daughter's happiness. I like that. Author Reply: Yes, he is a good father and he truly does only want Lindomiel's happiness. Somehow parents often have excellent intentions for their adult children but trouble recognizing they are adults. Thank you very much for the reviews. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 8/21/2004 |
| Yes it is. Lindomiel. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 8/21/2004 |
| A very interesting take on Thranduil and his courtship. I like Lindomerel? (I can't quite remember and her name isn't in this chapter!) And I love the idea of Thranduil with a fierce father-in-law! Author Reply: Thanks for the review. I always wondered what would happen if Thranduil met his equivalent in fierceness. Don't get me wrong. I think Thranduil is a very fair, just king--I just think he would also have to be fierce as bear to defend Mirkwood with Sauron in Dol Guldur for three millennia. So I thought it would be fun to explore his reactions to someone just a little too much like himself. But Amglaur is a little less restrained. It will be interesting. | |