Reviews for "Interrupted Journeys: Part Two--Journeys Perforce"

Sat Oct 16, 2004 6:44 pm

A new chapter finally (understand about hectic life), and once again I am impressed. You capture the feelings of a king trying to figure out what is best for his realm very well. I could picture our leaders and other leaders around the world going through the very same diverse emotions of seeking revenge all the way to worrying about the final decisions made. I love your Thanduil still (he is the king Tolkien meant him to be) and I hope everything goes well in Lorien.

But I think Amoneth was a little too needy with her requests of Aradunnon, though I am glad they have the deal sorted out a little better now. Anyway looking forward to reading more of this secondary plot along with the assuredly wonderful storytelling of Lindomiel and Thranduil while running his realm.

Well, we wait on baited breath to see how this continues!

Sat Oct 16, 2004 8:52 pm

I like the conversation with Thranduil and the villagers and his advisors. There is not a lot he can do that would make them all happy but he handles it as well as he can and shows himself to be a good king. His brother and his soon-to-be-betrothed might want to try to understand each other as well as Thranduil and his wife seem to. Those two couples make an interesting contrast. One can only assume that is leading somewhere.

Thu Oct 21, 2004 1:42 am

Tsk, tsk... that's all I have to say about Thranduil's bad temper and how he deals with Galadriel. Really, you'd think he would learn after all those yen. Lol. Also, I am glad that Aradunnon had a good talk with his mother. He need that swift kick in the behind, just to make sure that he was certain Amoneth knew of his duties. The writing was wonderful, as always. I find what I enjoy most about your writing, it becomes more apparent each time a chapter comes along, is your flow of dialouge between characters. That is what sets your story apart from the others I have read.

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Aewithen

Mon Oct 25, 2004 8:06 pm

I liked Thranduil's first meeting with Gandalf. I hope you continue to include Radagast with a bigger part. I like that wizard though he got little air time.

Thu Oct 28, 2004 10:37 pm

Finally able to review again... I hate waiting until such a late date, but it's better late then never, right?

Anywho... it was wonderful just as I expect with each of your posts! The meeting with Gandalf was wonderful, and you write the wizard exactly as I picture him. Looking forward too much more from your creative mind!

Wed Nov 10, 2004 6:01 pm

Haven't reviewed in a while so I thought I would--I like the interaction with both Thranduil meeting the wizards for the first time and the meeting with the Dwarves. Both were done very well. I hope there is more of the wizards and the dwarves coming up and I am looking forward to seeing how the surprise visit from the men fits into all of this. I have thought this was a good explanation/exploration of all the factors involved in moving to the caves. It will be interesting to see how the OC's romance ends up. Doesn't look good from my perspective.

Fri Apr 29, 2005 7:52 am

What surprised me the most about this part two was the great difference between part I and II. The general mood and the focus shift from happy to more serious and from Thranduil and Lindomiel to Thranduil and his role and responsibilities as King.

You took great care giving all the reasons why Thranduil decided to move to his new stronghold, and every one of these reasons was well explained and made perfect sense. I thought that Thranduil seemed more comfortable and assured in his role as Elvenking in this second part, and Lindomiel fits perfectly the part of supporting wife and Queen.

The appearance of Radagast, Gandalf and Saruman, both surprised me and delighted me. You present them as beings that happen to be in this world but they're not really part of it. Gandalf was very true to his character, and I loved the idea of Radagast being sent by Yavanna. I missed seeing more of Radagast in the books (I love Radagast the Brown's afinity to nature), and I was glad to see that you gave him a great personality and such a humble spirit.

Your depictions of the Woodland Realms becoming Mirkwood were both vivid, but also tinted with certain sadness. I did feel for the Wood Elves and the trials that they go through because of the shadow.

Your dwarves were perfect! I enjoyed the exchanges between Nali and his Elven hosts, and the obvious tension that exists between both races.

Finally, the Aradunnon / Amoneth relationship kept me enthralled. Love is not always easy and you did a superb job of showing the challenges of marrying into the Royal family. Amoneth's decision to move with Aradunnon to one of the villages after their marriage, I think shows her commitment to him and his duty ... and also how much she's matured at that point.

You have once more surprised me with your nack for detailing and giving every possible explanation for the character's actions. I also enjoyed the battle scene at Dol Guldur ... I could envision everything and I've always had a weakness for good old fashioned battles. It was an enthralling read.

And now, since you left us at a cliffhanger of sorts ... I'm going to tackle part III Wink smiley face

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Tue May 31, 2005 10:38 pm

Another wonderful story, Ellisk. And again, I have to take a break. If my eyes weren't bloodshot, I could have managed this in one sitting, but ... Smash smiley face

What's struck me most so far is how connected I feel to the OCs, namely Aradunnon. Romances between secondary characters, both OCs, is usually a pet peeve of mine. However, you've kept the scene concise and given them depth within the overall framework of the fic. Also, Thranduil's inner conflicts are wonderfully portrayed. I love that you've drawn so much from Unfinished Tales. I adore that book.

Again, wonderful job. I can't wait for my vision to focus again so I can read some more.

Wed Aug 31, 2005 3:51 pm

I am almost half way done so I wanted to review it and let you know how great this story is. Thu basically takes the words outta my mouth (except for the last part of it that I hadn't read yet). The battle scenes were incredible. Very details and intense. I really liked Aradunnon alot in this one where in the first one he was more of a bit player. I like that Lindomiel didn't approve of his getting married to her best friend because she wanted what was best for him. I hope those two end up working things out. You have a complete cast of OCs and they all have a very realistic presence in the fic. Its not like a million names and you never get any sense of that person - they each have their own distinct sense of being. Very Happy smiley face

In other words, I Heart smiley face

it so far!

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