Wow. Excellent story - beyond excellent conclusion.

Good it explained a lot.

I have to admit this chapter DOES explain the scar on Jim's face in the movie. Kudos! Keep Writing!

Aww, how CUTE!

Holy Sacred Ra. -MUST- you make my writings look like crud? Lol. I loved the fic, yes I really did. You've kept Jim in perfect character and successfully made me envious of the fact that I can't have my own solar surfer. Lol. Love your work! _

Love it, the description of the solar surfing was breathtaking. I liked how the trial-and-error slowly built up to where he didn't fail for once. just like how the surfer slowly built up. in a way it seems to reflect Jim's own struggles in the movie and throughout his life as he tries to build up to a point where he doesn't feel like a total failure, tries to improve himself while simultaneously building up and tearing down walls. I loved the characterizations (especially in the speech of the characters), and the moment between Jim and his mother when he says he's sorry. that felt very realistic. I can relate; sometimes I do all these things I regret and I know disappoint my mom, and every once in awhile I'll have those moments where it catches up to me and I just have to drop the mask. Very nice to touch on that, and it gives Jim a lot of dimension both as a rather rebellious teenager with a weight on his shoulders and an uncertain, innocent boy he hasn't quite lost. All the references to his reflections sort of touches on how he has that outer layer he puts on, like the baggy clothes and the earring. The way you use language (such as how you described the landscape at the beginning of chapter 2) also perfectly reflects the mood and theme of the story and Jim's feelings. very impressive.

Murr. yes, I like it a lot. And if my opinion doesn't count as anything, at least you succeeded with your intent. :3 And quite marvelously, too.

I love this. It's wonderful and made me so happy. Great job!

#long pause# That's it? NO! #another pause as logic catches up with her# Oh, right. You sounded like you were describing that bit we were seeing in the movie. And he's about the right age now. ARGH!

A very nice look into Jim's feelings. VE-RY NICE! YOU HEAR ME?

Hah! I love your writing! It's so amazingly descriptive.focusing not only on physical descriptions but also things like scents, sounds, and atmosphere. I feel like I'm actually there as the story is taking place. You have a really lovely writing style.

I really enjoyed this short chapter. You're making me actually like Jim now (I never cared much for him in the film.you're filling in some missing character information). With this story, you've picked out a key moment for Jim to write about and I look forward to any future chapters you might upload for us. It was rather refreshing to see Jim acting more or less like a normal kid and not angsting over family matters. I liked your new creations of the solar beetles and the guard animal ("sverm" is a great name).

I particularly liked your rather-different take on Doppler - he comes across like the old maid that he is.fussy, stuffy, and dry (no wonder he'd never gotten married). Your simple description of him in this chapter was so perfect: "The faint smell of lavender after shave and musk and old parchment drifted in. It was Doppler." Those simple words said quite a bit about the fellow. I also liked how (in your three TP stories so far) you've established his relationship with Sarah. Did you know that originally Doppler was supposed to get together with Sarah and not Amelia? Your story shows that it could have worked, in an odd sort of way.

I greatly enjoyed this story and look forward to any other chapters. Of course, I have enjoyed your other TP fanfics as well (reviews to come) and hope that you'll write more! :)

Cute! Finally a TP prequel that /isn't/ written by me. ; Very good so far! You've beaten me to the solar surfer thing, and I like what you're doing with it so far. Jim is so typical 8-year-old, that dialogue on the roof with himself made me smile. ;3 I love your descriptions of emotions, you could really feel how the characters felt. especially in the beginning with Jim getting the board. _ This should be great, can't wait for the next chapters.

Thanks for your review on my story, too, that really made my day. )

Aw, cute! Poor Jim though; two near-death experiences within a year! Fate must be prepping him for later adventures. _ Anyway, this was a great story. Jim's acting just like any eight-year-old would; reckless and without a care in the world. *nods* Now pardon me whilst I go drool over my keyboard, eagerly awaiting more.