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| A Journey Of Discovery by Jay of Lasgalen | 10 Review(s) |
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| Celebwen | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 1/16/2006 |
| *happy sigh* Yes, I realize I'm dreadfully late, but I absolutely loved this one. It's probably my favorite out of your fics (but then again, that's probably because I absolutely love dogs to death). FANTABULOUS, and you continue to be my favorite author (well, ok, there's Cassia and Sio, but seriously). I loved that they got to have the puppies. So sweet! Wonderful, Jay! -Cel Author Reply: Don't worry - I love late reviews! They're like an unexpected gift. I like dogs as well (I have an Irish Setter). I hated ill-treating poor Draug, but it was a great way to show Elrohir's discovery of his healing skills, and of course he was rewarded by having one of the puppies eventually. Thanks for reviewing! | |
| Dot | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 8/21/2005 |
| Oh, great ending! I was wondering what would happen when they encountered Will. It may have been awkward but I was relieved they were all fairly civil. Elladan was very restrained, considering that even I could feel his hostility! Whew, Garm is still alive – and has been busy too, it would seem! Puppies! Wasn’t that so nice of Appleton? I really enjoyed watching him with the twins. It really seemed to give him pleasure to make them happy. And I just melted when Elladan and Elrohir realise that they can’t split up the two puppies and refuse to take just one. They’d certainly understand that. Any parents would be proud of them. I’m so glad things have worked out for Will. It’s interesting that he seemed the worst off but has really turned his life around by finding something he’s good at and rising to responsibility, whereas Bob appeared to be a better person in the first place but is going nowhere. It sounds like his biggest problem is that mother of his. Grrr. And yay, they get to keep the puppies! I love the names. And the image of them in the baskets is just adorable. It sounds like it’s been a rewarding trip all round, adventures and misadventures and all! I’m sorry to see this end but no doubt you have plenty more stories for us yet :-) Author Reply: Elladan is very protective of his brother, and would be far more resentful of Will than Elrohir is, I think. Will won't ever be a truly 'nice' person, but he's come a very long way from what he was. Bob hasn't even done that :( I was going to have the twins choose which puppy they wanted - but suddenly realised that they'd never part the two. It had to be both or neither. Thanks for reviewing, Dot - and yes, there are several more ideas brewing. Wait and see. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 8/5/2005 |
| Poor Bob. His mother is a liability. Will is undoubtedly better off without his - and he seems to have developed a bit of common sense, along with a bit of skill. I'm glad to see that Celebrian and Elrond are happy to let the twins have the puppies. Which should add to the interest of the journey home! Trust the twins to feel that two puppies can't be happy if separated. And Appleton is probably quite happy to part with two of nine. More young twin stories? Please? Author Reply: Welcome back from your holiday - hope you had a good time. I suspect the weather could have been better, though. Although Will started off the more thuggish of the two, he had the best opportunity - and had the sense to take it. He's learnt a skill, and a little self-respect. Bob, on the other hand, may never get there :( I think elven parents would be happy to have animals around the house - as long as they're carefully treated, and allowed to roam (I don't think they'd like pets in cages). Puppies and elflings are a good mix - and of course E&E couldn't part the puppies! There's a new story up (Confusion) with young adult twins. Thanks for the review. | |
| pipinheart | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 8/2/2005 |
| This was a very sweet story of the twins. will fix the knife at no charge and said he was sorry,what a surprise...And Elrohir got his dog in a different way, they have two... Very well done... | |
| pipinheart | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 8/2/2005 |
| This was a very sweet story of the twins. will fix the knife at no charge and said he was sorry,what a surprise...And Elrohir got his dog in a different way, they have two... Very well done... Author Reply: Thanks - I'm glad you liked this. I think Will's change of heart has surprised a lot of people! | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 8/2/2005 |
| That was a surprise - I hadn't thought Will would prove better than Harry. But his new work seems to have a positive effect on him. The idea with the puppies was sweet! Even if they could've taken Draug with them, he probably would not have lived much longer. To have the puppies as a memento to this adventure is so much better, they can live so much longer with them. And the puppies are probably as adventurous of spirit as their new masters, what should be more fun for the twins. Thank you for sharing this! Author Reply: I think Will's turning point was finding something he was good at, and being given a little responsibility. Bob (I got the names mixed up earlier!) is still babied by his mother, and may never gain that independence. Draug, with his new zest for life, will probably live a lot longer now than expected, but I still think the puppies were a better idea for the twins. They just couldn't part the two. | |
| Nilmandra | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 8/2/2005 |
| It is a good ending to the story - that Will turned out so well is great, but most of the time we don't get 100%, so its not surprising about Bob. And puppies! Would Elladan and Elrohir like another one? The puppy from Mordor would love to come for a visit... Author Reply: I thought it wouldn't be very realistic if both Will and Bob had a total transformation - but if Bob gets away from his mother, he may have a chance too. I'm sure E&E would love another puppy! As long as they're not splitting up a pair, that is ... | |
| elliska | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 8/1/2005 |
| Oh I liked the way that turned out. I was as surprised as the twins by Will's offer to fix the knife (and as doubtful about the outcome) and I was still more shocked by his apology and his free work. Good for him. I'm glad it turned out well for him, poor kid. And Harry doesn't surprise me--as long as his mother is there making excuses for him, he'll never learn. And of course I loved the puppies. I'm glad they got them both. That was very generous and kind/understanding of Appleton. This was a great story, Jay. I really enjoyed it. :-) Author Reply: I wanted a happy ending for this tale. At least things are improving for Will, and he's trying hard. Finding something he's good at has made all the difference. *Cough* I just realised that I've got my own characters' names mixed up - it was Bob who was sentenced to work in Butterbur's kitchen, not Harry! I've edited that now. (See what comes of writing the final paragraphs and posting without a final proofread at 1am!) Bob's biggest problem is still his mother :( Originally Elrohir was going to chose just one of the puppies - then I realised that to the twins, parting them would be terribly cruel - so they had both. Thanks for the review! | |
| French Pony | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 8/1/2005 |
| Elrond and Celebrían are kind and indulgent parents indeed, to accept not one, but two puppies without a second thought. But the twins are now clearly responsible enough to take care of them, which I think they were not at the beginning of the story. Will seems to have accepted his lot in life, though I'm not sure how heartfelt his apology was. But he understands that it was necessary, and that, at least, is progress. And everyone else remembers the family fondly. They've made friends, learned something about Elrohir, and acquired new pets. I'd say the trip was a rousing success. Am I mistaken, or did you have a wedding anniversary recently? If so, mazel tov! Author Reply: The twins know their parents well enough to know they'd agree to the puppies - and in a household the size of Imladris, two dogs would easily fit in. Will did mean his apology, and the free knife work was his own idea. He's still rather surly - always will be, I think - but he's far better than he was. Soyes, the trip was a great success, and for Will at least it's the start of a new life. You're right, it was our silver wedding aniversary last week, and we had a big party on Sunday. Thanks for the congratulations - 25 years is a long time! | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 8/1/2005 |
| Lovely ending, Jay. I can see how Will benefited from doing work that he could learn to do well and be valued. That final image of the puppies riding in the baskets reminded me of my nephew, who once moved from Utah to Arizona (a VERY long way) on a bicycle with all his belongings and his dog in a side car. Author Reply: I love that image of your nephew, Daw! I wondered if the baskets would work, but it seems like they would. I decided that hard work and discipline, and a new-found skill, would do Will good. He'll never be a bright and cheery sort, but he's learning. I'm not so sure about Bob, though - you just can't help some people. Thanks for reviewing. | |