Reviews for "Interrupted Journeys: Part One--New Journeys"

Sat Sep 18, 2004 9:24 am

What a fun wedding....well done. I look forward to the rest of the tale.

Again, thanks for all of your hard work.

Sat Sep 18, 2004 8:07 pm

Wonderful scene with the wedding... very much like how I pictured things to be. And the scene that followed in the epilogue was not only well written but tasteful, leaving some thngs to the imagination, but letting the reader know in some sense what was really going on. I am all for the phrase that wat you don't see is sexier. Anyway, now I will wait anxiously for the second story!

Great story!

Aewithen Very Happy smiley face

Mon Sep 20, 2004 4:03 pm

Reply to HisieLome: Thank you for the reviews. They are greatly appreciated. Glad you liked it and I hope to see you around for the next one. I should start posting it in a few days.

Mon Sep 20, 2004 4:05 pm

Reply to Aewithen: Thank you so much for all your reviews and encouragement. I really appreciated it. Glad you liked the last chapter and as for the epilogue--thanks. It was much harder to write than I expected it to be and I agree--imagination is a good thing. I hope to see you for the second story. It should be starting in a few days.

Wed Apr 06, 2005 1:59 pm

This is so far one great story. I'm at chapter 8 and I'm mesmerized by your Thranduil. You have done such an excellent job presenting him as a stern but sensible ruler who is still finding his place in the world of leadership. I like how you have combined romance and history, and the way you have described the intricacies of the relationships between Elven dwellings.

I will be reviewing soon again ... considering how hooked I am, I won't take too long to finish now ... and to think there are THREE parts to it! Ah, this is heaven Very Happy smiley face

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Sat Apr 16, 2005 7:55 am

I have enjoyed every single word, every single scene of this fiction. Your portrayal of Thranduil is exactly as I imagine him to be. I don't agree with all the evil Thranduil fiction out there, but I definitely think that he has a very stern side to him, as seen in "The Hobbit." You have done such a great study of his behavior, explaining the reasoning behind his actions, and the circumstances in his life that make him who he is. His tender, more private side, makes him only more textured, more real.

Lindomiel is the perfect pairing for him. I love her wits, her intelligence and her stubbornness. Her innocence is palpable, but it doesn't come through as naiveté, only as an elleth that still needs to mature a bit more.

The rest of the characters are very well defined and all contribute to some degree to the understanding of Thranduil's persona.

Although I see this Part I as more focused on the study of the characters, the action and plot are enthralling as well. Lindomiel and Thranduil's courting is both believable and tasteful and very much within canon -- with the occasional naughty scene (i.e. river ... I was suffering for poor Thran!). Their wedding night is very sensual, but never graphic, which I think goes really well with the tone already established in the fiction.

I also like the way you handle Marti. It adds tension to the story, but it doesn't result to be overwhelming, even when it would've been easy to fall into the temptation to develop a full-blown drama.

The dialogue is very lively, especially between Thranduil and Lindomiel. Lindomiel's personality really shines in her words and her quick comebacks. I've also enjoyed all the detail and different perspectives. I love to know everything: every thought, every gesture, every word ... and you deliver them!

You have had me under your spell for over a week, and I'm beginning now to read Part II. Congratulations on a job well done!

Fri May 27, 2005 4:43 pm

I just finished Ch. 15, and I need to take a break now. I don't think reading fanfic is a good enough excuse to spend the ENTIRE day in front of the computer. Although I will be back later tonight Rolling Eyes smiley face

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I'm completely nonplussed that no one pointed out this gem to me earlier. I adore Sindarin Elves--Thingol, Beleg, Thranduil, Celeborn, Legolas--they're my favorites and no one can ever take their places Kiss smiley face

Sadly, they're often treated the worst in fanfic, especially Thranduil (and Celeborn). Of course, it's wonderful to read any story in which Thranduil isn't evil, but it's even better to read one in which he is accurately portrayed according to canon. I think his personality is spot on, something I've not ever read before in fanfic before. I really like that the OFC has been created to fit to Thranduil's personality, not the other way around. (That's a relief in any fanfic romance.) I know that you have a good understanding of canon (having provided me with the research I needed for my own fic), but it won't hurt to say it again ... Canon, oh how I love canon. Very Happy smiley face

What else can I say? Good!Thranduil ... no Mary-Sue ... canon ... Oh, Ellisk ... Bawl smiley face

Sun May 29, 2005 5:23 pm

Whoever says romances following LACE are boring needs to read this. It's just beautiful, especially the description of the fear uniting. *sniffle*

The one thing that struck me as perfect throughout the entire story is the narrative. There was just the right mix of old words and sentence structure while still being accessable. I also enjoyed the "merry" Elves. People often forget that during "The Hobbit" the wood-elves spent most of their time having parties. Middle-earth settings should seem very familiar to fans, and Eryn Galen does in this story.

This was wonderful. I'll be moving onto Part Two ... as soon as my eyes recovering from hours of sitting in front of the computer. Shocked smiley face

Tue Jun 21, 2005 9:42 am

Yay! I finally get to read this. Reading the Silmarillion has taken away from all of my fanfiction reading. At least this story doesn't require references to keep up!! Shocked smiley face

So far its great. I am only on chapter 3 but I am anxious to read more! Very Happy smiley face

I am very curious about brazen mysterious elleth in chapter 1 and have a feeling she will be back. Hmm.. Hmmm smiley face

Tue Jun 21, 2005 5:52 pm

Me again! I have read through eight and I am loving it so far. Lindomiel is great. Cute, feisty, not a Mary Sue (I know, kiss of death - a MS!! Shocked smiley face

but she's not!!!) The story is an easy read too. It flows nicely and is very enjoyable! Very Happy smiley face

And well Thranduil - he's such a total stud. In a non-pervy slutty way of course. I want one. Wink smiley face

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