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5Agena K
I like the difference between 20th century toilets and the toilets of imladris, and the line
Gilorneth took no real notice of the personal dialogue that Anna was keeping up. Her job was just to help this poor unfortunate human who had no apparent regard for the cleanliness of elves. It's not as if they were dwarfs!
5Agena KI like the difference between 20th century toilets and the toilets of imladris, and the line
Gilorneth took no real notice of the personal dialogue that Anna was keeping up. Her job was just to help this poor unfortunate human who had no apparent regard for the cleanliness of elves. It's not as if they were dwarfs!
12/2/2012 c9 Mercede216
That was so sad now Anna can not go back because of Elladan and i think you should do with no romance. please continue to update ;)
That was so sad now Anna can not go back because of Elladan and i think you should do with no romance. please continue to update ;)
12/1/2012 c9 5Certh
A very fitting ending, has the reader craving for more. Plus, I have a feeling the book will play an important role in the whole thing. I am very much looking forward to the one-shots/vignettes!
C.
5CerthA very fitting ending, has the reader craving for more. Plus, I have a feeling the book will play an important role in the whole thing. I am very much looking forward to the one-shots/vignettes!
C.
12/1/2012 c8 Certh
An enjoyable chapter; it really shed light on Alcarnarmo's past in modern Earth. On the Elf-Human romance, I personally say go for it. Much as I revere canon, it would be very interesting to see how the dynamics of their relationship develop. And you've already meddled with canon a bit, so a bit more wouldn't be a problem. :)
An enjoyable chapter; it really shed light on Alcarnarmo's past in modern Earth. On the Elf-Human romance, I personally say go for it. Much as I revere canon, it would be very interesting to see how the dynamics of their relationship develop. And you've already meddled with canon a bit, so a bit more wouldn't be a problem. :)
12/1/2012 c7 Certh
Celebrian scolding/advising Elladan made for a very nice scene. Plus, it was refreshing to see Elladan portrayed as an adolescent-like person rather than a mature, wise Elf; adds flavour and variety to the characterisations without it being over-the-top.
I am very much looking forward to Elladan and Rudy's "confrontation".
Just a note: Sindarin doesn't sound like French. It has a very distinctive Welsh sound to it, and there is basically none of those flowing, uvular-like sounds that are found in French phonology. That fact becomes very apparent when one attempts to speak Sindarin out loud (I speak from experience). :)
C.
Celebrian scolding/advising Elladan made for a very nice scene. Plus, it was refreshing to see Elladan portrayed as an adolescent-like person rather than a mature, wise Elf; adds flavour and variety to the characterisations without it being over-the-top.
I am very much looking forward to Elladan and Rudy's "confrontation".
Just a note: Sindarin doesn't sound like French. It has a very distinctive Welsh sound to it, and there is basically none of those flowing, uvular-like sounds that are found in French phonology. That fact becomes very apparent when one attempts to speak Sindarin out loud (I speak from experience). :)
C.
12/1/2012 c6 Certh
Very nice chapter. It's a true delight to be given such deep insight into Anna's thoughts about monarchy and kings and her status now she's in unfamiliar territory. Most writers never have their fallen-into-Middle-earth OC give thought to such trivial-seeming matters once they have arrived in their place of choice, so seeing such questions included here is a pleasant surprise.
And I enjoyed the conversation between Elladan and Elrond at the end of the chapter.
C.
Very nice chapter. It's a true delight to be given such deep insight into Anna's thoughts about monarchy and kings and her status now she's in unfamiliar territory. Most writers never have their fallen-into-Middle-earth OC give thought to such trivial-seeming matters once they have arrived in their place of choice, so seeing such questions included here is a pleasant surprise.
And I enjoyed the conversation between Elladan and Elrond at the end of the chapter.
C.
12/1/2012 c2 Certh
It's so refreshing to come across a bamf!story where the author has actually paid attention to Tolkien and realises that those from Earth and those from Middle-earth wouldn't be able to understand each other. I do like the canon characterisations, along with every nuance that makes each character different. Plus, having a person get transported to Middle-earth for an *actual* and *valid* reason, instead of simply walking through the wardrobe and we're in Narnia! just because it sounds cool, is quite original.
Looking forward to reading more!
C.
It's so refreshing to come across a bamf!story where the author has actually paid attention to Tolkien and realises that those from Earth and those from Middle-earth wouldn't be able to understand each other. I do like the canon characterisations, along with every nuance that makes each character different. Plus, having a person get transported to Middle-earth for an *actual* and *valid* reason, instead of simply walking through the wardrobe and we're in Narnia! just because it sounds cool, is quite original.
Looking forward to reading more!
C.
12/1/2012 c1 Certh
This is definitely one of the best "person gets transported into Middle-earth" stories I've come across. The detail in the narrative, the down-to-earth-iness of it all, the likeable original character, not to mention the quite intriguing Rudy. I'll be definitely keeping an eye on this.
Certh
This is definitely one of the best "person gets transported into Middle-earth" stories I've come across. The detail in the narrative, the down-to-earth-iness of it all, the likeable original character, not to mention the quite intriguing Rudy. I'll be definitely keeping an eye on this.
Certh
10/19/2012 c8 12ForeverisGone13
I really love this story! It is well written and the research you seem to have done for it shows that you're dedicated :) As for the romance I agree with you about wariness towards incorporating romance between a human and an elf, but if it is well written and slow-building then I don't see any reason for complaint (If this is the course you choose to take for the story then I have every confidence you'll write it well considering how good this story is already). But it is your story so do as you wish and I can't wait for the next update !
12ForeverisGone13I really love this story! It is well written and the research you seem to have done for it shows that you're dedicated :) As for the romance I agree with you about wariness towards incorporating romance between a human and an elf, but if it is well written and slow-building then I don't see any reason for complaint (If this is the course you choose to take for the story then I have every confidence you'll write it well considering how good this story is already). But it is your story so do as you wish and I can't wait for the next update !
7/28/2012 c8 7liltle
So that's how he aged. That never came to mind. I just assumed everyone who lived in Rivendell were elves or half-elves, except for Estel in the future.
At first I had wanted to call Elladan a heartless jackass for opting to let her stay at ME and never to return. But then I reread the other chapters and it hit me, boy was I wrong, Elladan should have at least punched that old fart for his wrongdoings; first at him, now at Anna, crippled or not, he deserved it. He seemed to win either way; escaping his punishment, and poor Anna has to suffer. This is why I opt for a Elladan-Anna romance. At least less suffering is on her part, and his(?). I am all for canon but once in a while I love reading non-canon with just the right touch. This seemed to go to a good direction so why not?
Lovely chap by the way, so until the next...
7liltleSo that's how he aged. That never came to mind. I just assumed everyone who lived in Rivendell were elves or half-elves, except for Estel in the future.
At first I had wanted to call Elladan a heartless jackass for opting to let her stay at ME and never to return. But then I reread the other chapters and it hit me, boy was I wrong, Elladan should have at least punched that old fart for his wrongdoings; first at him, now at Anna, crippled or not, he deserved it. He seemed to win either way; escaping his punishment, and poor Anna has to suffer. This is why I opt for a Elladan-Anna romance. At least less suffering is on her part, and his(?). I am all for canon but once in a while I love reading non-canon with just the right touch. This seemed to go to a good direction so why not?
Lovely chap by the way, so until the next...
7/18/2012 c8 Guest
I've really enjoyed this story so far and I do hope that you will continue soon. Keep up the good work. :)
I've really enjoyed this story so far and I do hope that you will continue soon. Keep up the good work. :)