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| Interrupted Journeys: Part 4 Journeys of Discovery by elliska | 146 Review(s) |
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| Argleena | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 5/19/2016 |
| Thank you for taking the time to write these stories. I know it is years later that I am reading them, but I can see that you have spent a great deal of time and effort into writing these stories. They are interesting and engaging and I thoroughly enjoyed them! | |
| perelleth | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 2/5/2009 |
| Oh, I was surpirsed by the ending, and of course looking forward to the new isntallment! I have so many illbodings regarding the storm that is brewing and how these children are going to be dragged into it! Anastor and Noruil's pov was hilarious, and of course, they are all children and when tehey give themselves and the others a chance, they are not so different. And lack of communicatino can lead to such terible consequences. But for now we had a gerat festivala dn the children did not get into more trouble. it is wonderful that you are back posting, elliska, this long series are such a good, entertainng read! Author Reply: I really struggled with ending this here, because there are so many other little bits of story that I wanted, and had intended, to include. But they really are impossible to fit into this and some of them are set when Legolas and his cousins are a little older, so I didn't know what to do with them. Finally it occurred to me that I could just put them as little stand alone stories and not worry about it. So that is what I'll do. And in the meantime also start the next part, which is quite a bit darker. Anastor and Noruil just didn't expect to enjoy that festival, but they can't deny they did. And you're right that lack of communication has terrible consequences. Thanks so much for the review! I really appreciate them! | |
| Dot | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 2/1/2009 |
| My Sundays seem to have become much more pleasurable since you start posting again :>) So, remember I decided I’d better re-read this to get to grips with it again? Well, I figured I might as well start at the beginning so I’ve been having a great time over the last week re-reading it all. I’m as far as Thranduil moving his people north and they’ve just moved into their new home while Saruman behaves like an ass. So I’m not this far yet but getting there! I can’t believe this part is over, though I admit I’m looking forward to the next part. Anyway, I enjoyed seeing this through the eyes of the enemy. So to speak ;-) Maidhien made me smile. She’s so full of enthusiasm. Though it’s very telling that it’s her first festival. Poor kid. I can see her landing in situations she’s not able for. Oh, but before I forget – LOLOL at Legolas singing and Thranduil “fawning” over him! Thranduil as a stage father, huh?! And it seems there’s some hope for Dolwon. I just hope Dannenion doesn’t open his big mouth and ruin that. I’m kind of feeling more sorry for Anastor too. It’s almost as though he’s just keeping up this facade because he feels he has too. What he really needs is to be away from his parents for a while and not be listening to their rubbish. I liked the way you ended it, with the two sets of friends basically doing the same thing. They’re just kids but facing choices they’re not old enough to make. And Anastor’s interest in Galithil scared me. Not to mention getting spears and becoming warriors. Troubles a-brewing, I think. Great chapter, Elliska. I’ll be back to proper reviews once I’m all caught up :-) Author Reply: Wow! I can't believe you are reading the whole thing again! I hope you are enjoying it. :-) I had fun writing this chapter from Anastor's and Noruil's POV--we hadn't seen that yet really and I thought they needed a chance to show themselves. Poor kids for all of them really. And I burst out laughing at the thought of Thranduil as a stage father. Hilarious! I think we'll just leave him as King. ;-) I liked the way you ended it, with the two sets of friends basically doing the same thing. Glad you noticed that! They're not so different. And neither are Thranduil and D&D in what they want, either. More's the pity that they are at such odds. I’ll be back to proper reviews once I’m all caught up. :-) I am just thrilled that you read. I am usually in absolute awe of your reviews, including this one. Thanks so much, Dot! I appreciate it so much. | |
| Gwynhyffar | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 2/1/2009 |
| I was so happy to see that you are posting again! I've gone back and started reading everything from the beginning and am thoroughly enjoying it! ...again! I like that not only Maidhien, but also Anastor and Noruil found themselves having fun despite themselves. Author Reply: I am so happy to be posting too! I missed my creative outlet a lot! ;-) I'm glad you are enjoying it! I had fun showing Anastor and Noruil's POVs in this chapter. I sure wouldn't want their parents. They've got a long way to go. Thanks so much for the review! I appreciate them so much! | |
| lyncarol333 | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 1/31/2009 |
| I just love Maidhien at the festival, she is such a delight, but it was the following that made me laugh. >Noruil smiled. Maybe he could make the candy last until that festival and then there would be more candy at that one. Still smiling at that idea, he used his finger to scrape up the last bit of custard from the dessert bowl in front of him. His mother smacked his hand and said something about manners, but he ignored her. He was too happy to worry about manners.< I seem to remember thinking that way about candy too when i was young. I also remember getting the manners lecture too. Thank you for another wonderful chapter. I hope the next part of this tale won't be far away. *g* Lyn Author Reply: Maidhien absolutely loved that festival. Noruil may not be willing to openly admit it (and who would around his family), but he loved it too. Poor kid. Journeys in Mirkwood is ready to go, so I will start posting it next week or the week after. (I might post the next chapter of Dawn of a New Age next week instead.) It is quite a bit darker. Thanks so much for the review! I appreciate them so much! | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 1/31/2009 |
| It's so sad when Noruil's pleasure is dimmed by the sniping adults, but he seems to come out all right. I love the image of Thranduil "fawning" over Legolas. Maidhien's enthusiasm is charming. Poor Anastor. The other children are being so "reasonable" and ignoring his digs. What fun is that! I'm glad they all enjoyed the hoop game. This was a nice conclusion to this part of the story, Elliska. I'm so glad you're posting again. Author Reply: I had fun showing Noruil and Anastor's POVs in this chapter, something we haven't seen yet, really. Noruil really did like the festival. But there is nothing more annoying in life than when no one rises to your taunts. Poor Anastor indeed! Those kids are a product of their environment, and that is sad. I am very glad to be back to posting. Thanks so much for the review, daw! | |
| picara | Reviewed Chapter: 19 on 1/27/2009 |
| I am so glad to see this updated! I loved the opening scene with Legolas and his cousins. I thought you did a great job showing how Legolas felt. And Galithil's answer to the 'are you still angry' question seemed just right for a child. You have to worry about Galithil. It seems he can be swayed to troublesome ways of thinking. At least Legolas has the courage to ask his father rather than just hiding what they were looking at. And Thranduil was willing to answer. Thranduil is in a tough position with the conspirators and he is being very merciful. I suppose mercy/pity is a big theme in LotR. I hope Thranduil doesn't pay too high a price for his. Glad you're back! Author Reply: I'm glad to see it updated too. ;-) I'm glad you like the opening scene. I liked that too, so it is cool to have a comment on it. You are too right about Galithil and Legolas and Thranduil (though I wouldn't want to deal with D&D if I were Thranduil--they're too annoying!). Thanks so much for the review! | |
| perelleth | Reviewed Chapter: 19 on 1/26/2009 |
I was thrilled to see this! Then I wrote a long review and it disappeared, so here I go again! I enjoyed this very much, and the situation is quite tense. There is tragedy in the air, for Galithil is restless and Maidhen knows too much and she is too young to deal with the ambiguous sitatuion she is in, and the rebels are too deep in their convictions to be swayed by generous or conciliatory openings from the king. So I fear that I am with Aradunnon in this, there is little to be achieved by meekness and goodwill, and also with Thranduil, that he cannot go too far with them because the consequences would be worst.. so there they are. A tyarant indeed! :-) But I really enjoyed two particualr moments: when the adults were called to explain themselves before the not so young children in the library, and when the children started behaving like children -playing tag- imnmediately after bdiscussing such weighty matters. These two momnets I think showed beautifully that they are in that moment between adulthood and childhood, between the world of responsiblities and consequences and that of hopeful carelessness. It came out beautifully! I'm so glad that you have finally found time to updating this! Author Reply: And I am thrilled that anyone is still willing to read this. :-) Don't you love how technology helps us by eating all our typing? Yeah, I enjoy picturing Thranduil's reaction to being called a tyrant by these two--to whom he has been so much more merciful than they have earned. D&D have got nerve, that's for sure. Thranduil is in a situation with very few winning outcomes. And Galithil and Maidhien are going to complicate it for him sooner, rather than later, unfortunately. But I am so glad you commented about the children being between the child and adult worlds! That is what I have been struggling to show in this, so if that came out and I so, so happy. Thanks! And thanks for the review! I really appreciate them so much! | |
| Elena Tiriel | Reviewed Chapter: 19 on 1/25/2009 |
| Oh, I was so pleased to see an update! I love the richness of the interactions between your characters, none of whom is perfect (though some are more so than others LOL!) I really feel for the child, Maidhien (sp?). She is intelligent, loyal, and is not getting the love and support she needs from her parents and brother. And I was especially disturbed about the potential for extracting certain information from her that could put the royal family in danger... *bites fingernails* I certainly don't trust her father any more than Thranduil does.... Anyway, thank you for such a meaty update; I will have to re-read it to fully absorb its goodness. ;-) Nice chapter, Elliska, and I'm glad to see you writing and posting again! - Barbara Author Reply: Thanks! I am very glad to be back. I'm glad you like Maidhien and you've got her figured out exactly. :-) Poor thing, she's in for quite a ride in this story. So is her father, for that matter. Thank you so much for the review. I appreciate it so much! | |
| Redheredh | Reviewed Chapter: 19 on 1/25/2009 |
| Just wanted to say that it's really great seeing an update from you! Such a good story, although I don't think I have said that before. Any chance there will be more of DOANA too? :) Author Reply: Thanks! I am glad you are enjoying this one too. And I will definitely be updating Dawn of a New Age regularly soon too. Probably not next week, but the week after is when I will start with that one again. Oropher's conversation with the sons of Feanor just needs a few more tweaks. Thanks so much for the review! | |