Reviews for "Don't Panic!"

Sat Apr 03, 2004 3:51 am

"`So the question to all readers is: ‘To sequel, or not to sequel...?’ *grin*"

Please "to sequel"! *g*
A wonderful story, I was crying when I finished reading.
Please go on soon.

Sat Apr 03, 2004 9:11 pm

CHEERS!

This has to be one of the funniest, most REAL "Woman dropped into ME" fics I've found. I usually avoid those like the plague but between you and ZeDrippyVessel, I'm beginning to think it can be done with flair! The parts about the language, the latrines Yikes! smiley face

shaving...OMG and her period...I was DYING. I have often wondered about that myself!

Thanks again for a delightful ride! Hope to see the sequel Soon smiley face

Novedhelion

Sun Apr 04, 2004 3:01 pm

Oh NO Halbarad!!! You're evil boz, do you know that? I know it's not your fault, that it would have been wrong to leave him with penny but... Bawl smiley face

Anyway, thanks for the great story and also a big "Thank you" to your betas who did a good job too! Can't wait for the sequel, love the title you chose.
esmeralda

Mon Apr 12, 2004 4:59 pm

An amazing work of awesome proportions - the amount of research alone that went into this is worth high praise but it backs up a terrific story, terrific in addition to the fact that it is an Anti-sue paradigm. It should be required reading!

Sat May 01, 2004 11:14 pm

WOW!! Absolutely incredible! I have nothing but high praises for your story! I started reading it three days ago, and it has been my nightly entertainment since! I just finished 1o minutes ago!

I have always wondered what it would be like to wake up a 21st century gal in a world so ancient. So true to life...the feelings she feels, her frustration with knowing what will be, the communication barrier...and of course hygiene!

Excellent, excellent tale. Well worth my read and I am absolutely looking forward to your sequel...and by the way, thank you for the note on the bottom of the last chapter saying there WOULD be a sequel because, I just about started bawling at the end there with the story ending the way it do. So sad...

Well, anyway...THANK YOU for this amazing tale! I waiting ever so patiently for the next addition!!

Melissa

Fri May 07, 2004 9:20 am

Ditto, Ditto, Ditto,
I will add:
1. This story redeemes nearly all those "MarySues" that make us cringe.
2. This story should be required reading for all would be Tolkien fan fiction writers.

Thanks for keeping me up till 2 on a week night
Inglor Need Coffee smiley face

Fri May 07, 2004 8:04 pm

I just wanted to say thank you to all those who are still reviewing. Though this fic is done and the sequel well underway, I do check in and see what people are saying about Penny (the poor woman! *manic laughter*).

Everyone's feedback, comments and support are very warmly appreciated. I am beyond stunned and pleased by the response this fic has had (and the sequel, so far, is getting also). Thank you. *sheepish grin*

*chocolate cake and hugs for everyone*

Boz

Wed Jun 02, 2004 6:56 am

Oh my Gosh, this is one of the best stories I ever read.
I have never considered the every day problems in Middle-Earth before.
I just love how you have portrayed Halbarad *sigh*
It's really a pity Tolkien killed him Angry smiley face

Poor him, he had some terrible days with Penny Laughing smiley face

Mon Jun 14, 2004 6:03 pm

i read the entire story before reviewing it and i have to say that is the best fan fic story I've ever read. you are a very good writer. reading that story was similar to watching a movie. it was very detailed and dramatic. i never read a story quite like that.... i mean most stories i read are lame but this is.... well written. If you don't plan to write a sequel this is a very good stand alone. Smile smiley face

Wed Jul 21, 2004 8:11 am

From the first chapter I have been totally mesmerized by both the story line and your writing style. This has been, without a doubt, the most realistic "stuck in Middle-earth" fic I've read so far. From your obvious research on medieval cultures to the different emotions Penny goes through as she comes to accept that she is indeed in Middle-earth, all the aspects of this fic are carefully thought out and presented. The dialogue was very eloquent and dynamic and the descriptions detailed without bordering on boring/tyring. I was specially impressed with her first encounter with an elf ... you were able to describe Penny's impressions beautifully, and to the point that I really felt like I was seeing Elladan and truly experiencing being in his presence (yeah, I wish Laughing smiley face

!)

One of the scenes I enjoyed the most were the ones that had to do with washing clothes (and not because of the "half-naked ellyn" Twisted Evil smiley face

!). I spent one summer living in an old town with little electrical power, no cars, and no washing machines, and we did all our washing in a natural pool formed by a stream. Considering that I went through an experience "similar" to Penny's ... I could totally sympathize with her (hand washing clothes in cold water is very hard work!) and I commend you once more for the time you have so obviouly put into doing your research.

I found your descriptions of all the different races to be very accurate and believable. I did find the Elves superior, distant, and unattainable. My only guess is that you conveyed so well Penny's feelings that I was able to feel like a mere human everytime they were around.

I'm an avid elf-centric fanfic reader and the biggest compliment I can give you is that, even though there were gorgeous, perfect elves all over the fic (and even though Legolas was there!), my attention was totally riveted on certain Ranger from the North whose name is not Aragorn. I don't think I will be ever be able to see Halbarad in the same light as I did before ... he's totally captivated me, and I must confess that I did cry along with Penny when she says good-bye to him for the last time.

My overall impression? An amazing tale of friendship, and learning to adapt to the circumstances. Absolutely fabulous. Thank you for indulging us!

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