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| Beyond Imladris by PSW | 134 Review(s) |
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| someone | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 10/16/2016 |
| This story certainly has twists! By the end, Estel will have got a memorable introduction to the peoples and geography of Eriador. The reactions of the people he meets feel real, I can easily imagine that a ranger would have hard time believing his story. Certainly he should have been able to give the name of a village and recognize one of his own people! I wonder if Dorhaur is already suspecting something... probably not, he wouldn't have shaken Estel in that case. By the time they have reached Archet, Dorthaur must be really confused by Estel's ignorance concerning the dunedain. If Dorhaur still doesn't know who Estel is by the end of this journey, he is in for quite a surprise when the new chieftain comes back to his people! Author Reply: I think Dorhaur was just dealing with a panicked kid the quickest way he knew, regardless of who the kid actually is... :-P That said, yes, Estel is quite lucky that Dorhaur hasn't started asking about names places and such yet -- though that may well be coming. They've got a bit of a walk together. Thanks so much for reading and commenting! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 10/15/2016 |
| I like Dorhaur; what a serendipitous meeting. Poor Estel, so homesick and trying to keep his secret. And poor Gilraen, she must be a worried wreck by now! Author Reply: Yes, I suspect she is. And even after he's found, they'll have to actually get him home ... so she'll have to wait a while longer. :-( She'll probably never let him out of her sight again ... ;-P Thanks so much for reading and commenting! | |
| Noruinivel | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 10/15/2016 |
| Wow! This is an excellent story and what a creative idea! Thank you so much for your wonderful writing. Your characters are very life-like and true to Tolkien and the OCs are a delight--especially the hobbits. I have to wonder just how mortified Elrond is going to be when he has to explain to the Dúnedain precisely how he came to lose the young chieftain whom he is supposed to be guarding so diligently. Author Reply: Thank you! I'm so glad you like it, I'm having a lot of fun with it. Poor Elrond. Fortunately there aren't (probably) that many Dunedain who actually know what's what, so hopefully he won't have too many of them to deal with. :-P You can guard against fire, flood, and foes, but it's hard to defend against a perfect storm of pure randomness ... Thanks so much for reading and commenting! | |
| iboneki | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 10/15/2016 |
| I love the direction this story has turned (literally, in Estel's case). Maybe whatever captain he's planning to meet will be "in the know" and recognize Estel. I wonder how hot on the trail the twins and Glorfindel are? I can't imagine they're completely clueless, but perhaps frustrated at all the incongruous twists. Thanks for the update, and as I find myself now certainly over-invested in Estel's predicament, please hurry back! Author Reply: I'm so glad you're enjoying it! :-) Yes, I think Estel's family is probably a bit baffled by it all ... not the following part so much as the 'why he's all over the place' part. Really his best bet would have been to just sit still -- but he doesn't know that ... Thanks so much for reading and commenting! | |
| ainiarie | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 10/9/2016 |
| I know this is not a funny story, but this really did make me giggle...Glorfindel, now, knew how to scowl … This is a very enjoyable, original story with details one does not often think of...like what would a hobbit town in the Breeland be like. And I am sure Scowler is a good sort, despite Estel being very uncertain about him Author Reply: Good! It was meant to be a funny line. :-) Gotta have a few light-hearted bits... Thanks so much for your comments, I'm so glad you're enjoying it! I was going for something a bit different, and I'm glad that's working out! Thanks for reading! | |
| Robnrun | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 10/8/2016 |
| What a cliff hanging point to end on! Even knowing that everyone involved is good, but Estel doesn't know that, Darlo doesn't know that, nor does the Ranger. Nicely done. Author Reply: Right...no one really knows what's going on. :-P We'll see what comes of this, now... Thanks so much for reading and for your comments! :-) | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 10/8/2016 |
| I'm hoping meeting up with a Ranger is a good development, though who knows? Estel's uncertainty about him is a nice echo of what Frodo et al feel for Strider. I don't think I've ever seen another fanfic that portrays a Hobbit town other than Bree. This was great fun to read. The work and play and general interactions feel real. I felt sorry for Estel though. It's no wonder he's anxious given how he has to rely on strangers. Author Reply: As I was writing this, I was chuckling and thinking, 'Kiddo, give it a few years and it'll be you making people nervous in inns'... :-P I had so much fun imaging Staddle! Back when I was determining where he would end up, I was looking up the Bree-land towns, and when I saw that Staddle was mainly a Hobbit settlement, I was like, yep that's definitely it! :-) I'm happy you liked it -- it was a good time, and I was pleased with the way it turned out. Thanks so much for reading and for your comments! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 10/8/2016 |
| Oh dear, the plot thickens! Estel is having quite the adventure indeed. At least the lad's belly is full, and he's learning about hobbits. Your description of the town is really great. And "The Dusty Mathom" – love that name! Author Reply: I don't know where that name came from -- it just popped into my head when I got there, and I was like, perfect! :-) I really enjoyed writing this chapter, it was a lot of fun to imagine it all! :-) It was fun to get the new guy in there, too...let's see what happens... ;-) Thanks so much for reading and commenting! | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 10/7/2016 |
| A GOOD question, that, although poor Estel has no idea as to what the Man means by this. Heh! Poor kid--got some 'splainin' t'do, but no way to appreciate what it is that is hidden about him, much less why. Author Reply: Right...unfortunately, no one has the whole story, and no one is likely to any time soon... We'll have to see how this works out... :-P Thanks so much for reading and commenting! | |
| iboneki | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 10/7/2016 |
| Uh oh! Or maybe, yay? I think this is a good development but I suppose it depends who Estel just accidentally met. Don't leave us hanging too long! Author Reply: Maybe a bit of both. ;-) But we'll see... Thanks so much for reading and for your comments! I'm happy you're enjoying it! :-) | |