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Fascinating read!

Of course Rúmil's objections to Finwë's second marriage would appeal to the young boy.

And how clever to let Rúmil and Fëanaro come together over linguistics. It's quite obvious that you are interested in and know a great deal about such subjects. No, it is not boring at all. :-)

Looking much forward to next chapter!

 

My first review at the SWG!  I am strangely excited about this...

Thank you so much for taking the time to review, Lissas Elves.  I'm really glad you didn't find Rúmil and Fëanáro's writing system chat boring.  Canonically, it was the most logical way to bring them together, and since I studied stuff like that at uni (though only in a historical context), I thought, "Hey!  There is a way to use this largely useless knowledge!"  But having also put on my story-writer's hat, I realised that if I overdid the technical stuff, I would bore readers to death.  I guess I've struck the right balance, and that makes me happy. :)

Thanks again, and I'll make sure to check your stuff out! :)

Just to say, I really like the way your Feanaro and your Rumil interact, and I also think you've done very good work on some of the minor characters. You seem to be striking a good balance between the lighter side of things and the darker themes. I've read comparatively little so far that treats Feanaro at this particular age (at any greater length, that is).

Thanks, Himring. :) My two favourite genres to write for are humour and horror. I guess that's where the weird sort of balance comes from in this fic. I like to be good to minor characters too. The world is a big place and full of interesting people. Instead of making a random Noldorin guard, why not give him a nickname and huge hands. Doesn't take that much effort, but it pays off in making your story more realistic, I guess.

I have rarely started the week out with a happier outlook than seeing that you had a new chapter in this tale up for reading.  I loved the first three and can't wait to bury myself in the fourth and savor it.  Thanks for making my day!

- Erulisse (one L)

 

Hi,

I just wanted to say that I really enjoy reading this story. I've previously followed it on ffnet, but I am now following it on here. I loved the latest chapter and I enjoy the character development, as each chapter unfolds - Finwe, Rumil and Feanor + others.

Thanks!

'Course I'm all reading! I've got to say, this is possibly my favourite fic - ever. Your writing is really, really beautiful, and I love watching how the characters develop. Also, your Rumil is brilliant - just the right mix of emotion and sarcasm. I always look forward to seeing a new chapter come up, and I honestly don't know why it's taken me this long to write a review.

I hope I can expect more chapters to come, as this is such good reading!

I just wanted to pop in and write a review. I am still enjoying this story immensely. It's always a joy when I see an update!

re. earlier review. Yup, I tend to check in here and Faerie (Tolkien fanfiction. 'Faerie' started in answer to changes at lotrfanfiction.com. Some of the authors whose works I enjoy migrated there).