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Okay, NOW Panic!  by Boz4PM 8 Review(s)
AiwenReviewed Chapter: 21 on 11/1/2008
This is beautifully done. The amount of detail and effort that you have put into this fake is extremely obvious, and it makes all the difference in telling a "girl falls into Arda fic". I normally don't read them, but this one was recommended to me by a friend and it has proved every bit as good as she told me. Well done!

DaynawaynaReviewed Chapter: 21 on 2/23/2006
Once again, Boz, I'm amazed at your attention to detail! You/Penny must really know the books well to leave such detailed notes at the end of the chapter. I'm just in awe of this phenominal piece of work.... and I love your beginning! Girls will be girls, no matter WHAT race they're from! LOL

OK, on to Halbarad('s son)!

FlintheartReviewed Chapter: 21 on 2/16/2006
Oh EXCELLENT !! I long to hear more of this exquisitely mundane person so much like the rest of us mere mortals. Although I keep hoping there will be something she is good at, I must admit I can see why the Elves would find her heartbreakingly charming. Because she is so VERY human, and so like a butterfly in it's brief glory, and she tries so hard to learn how to fit herself into a strange world that both is, and is not hers. Please write on.

I watched them pass through Pellonor
A host of stars earth fallen
They left a scent of lillies in their wake
And I could only wonder at the glory in their passing.
Grace and beauty far beyond all human measure
A sight to wring the soul with yearning.
But the one image that remains with me
almost a lifetime later.
A young girl riding with them,
human as you or me. A wren among swallows,
Yet, somehow more beautiful for that.
A comfort to the eyes and heart
in all that blinding light.

Author Reply: Wow. That's beautiful. I am very touched that not only did this chapter inspire poetry, but such good poetry at that. *treasures it* Thank you.

KittyReviewed Chapter: 21 on 2/16/2006
Boz, you did a wonderful job with this chapter! Minas Tirith was described so well I could see it all before my eyes. Not to mention all the beautiful elves! A pity I can't really be there to see it. For Penny it must be an experience she isn't likely to forget for the rest of her life.

As for Elrond, his speech was very nice, although I suppose it was not easy for him. And Penny proved once more her knowledge when se asked about the stars Elladan and Elrohir wore. Our dear twins seem to be a bit proud to know they are still remembered six thousand years later *grin*

And the end! Halbarad?? I suppose it is one of his sons, maybe Halladan? You know, ever since the first chapter of this story I wondered if Penny will end up with Halladan or at least one of his brothers (as I don't believe it will be Lindir). If she is remaining in Middle-earth, that is. Anyway, I was always curious about Halbarad's sons, and Arvain seems to be a very nice guy.

I can't wait for more. Well, you said you've chopped off a lot, so I hope most of the next chapter is already written. I look forward to it!

Pearl TookReviewed Chapter: 21 on 2/15/2006
WOW!!!

the Elves are so . . . so . . . Elven!!

This was so flowing and graceful, wonderfully written. I'm looking forward to more as always :)

AnaReviewed Chapter: 21 on 2/15/2006
How very unkind of you to end the chapter like that! I'm totaly speachless and cannot decide whether to laught or cry. The only thing I know right now is that I truly wish you'd update quickly as I think I'll enjoy Penny meeting all of Halbarad's sons very much. :)

Thank you for writing this story. It's incredible. And amazingly real. Plus it's one of my favourite.

~Ana

DreamflowerReviewed Chapter: 21 on 2/15/2006
This chapter is marvelous!! You have clearly adhered so closely to canon with this that I am most impressed. Crossovers/AUs that can do that are rare indeed--most of them go on their merry way once the non-canon element is introduced--but you have managed it brilliantly. Elrond's speech to Aragorn, now King Elessar, could easily have been lifted from one of the unpublished drafts of the professor himself.

And yet, there's Penny, with her sharp eye, and her modern-day POV, to add a bit of humor and remind us that this isn't *quite* canon. I love her irreverent thought that the Elves were practicing a bit of PR, her gasp at meeting Ingold, Elladan and Elrohir's delight that they must have been mentioned in history, as she recognizes the jewels they wore to battle, and her wry bit of self-recognition, as she realizes she is still a "city girl" at heart.

And meeting Halbarad's sons--that's going to really affect her!

Since you chopped this chapter short to save some for next time, I shall keep my fingers crossed that "next time" will be very soon!!

Author Reply: "Elrond's speech to Aragorn, now King Elessar, could easily have been lifted from one of the unpublished drafts of the professor himself.
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I consider that to be the highest compliment anyone could pay me. I particularly wanted that moment, and Elrond's speech in particular, to 'ring true' (as it were) and I am so very glad that it did so for you.

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. :)

LindeleaReviewed Chapter: 21 on 2/15/2006
"It was Halbarad."

Ah. Interesting. Halbarad's eldest, perhaps?

No time to comment on what a glorious job you've done, and snip favourite snippets and all. These are stolen moments, and I shouldn't even be here.

But well done, indeed.

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