I am really enjoying this story. I really like how you write Erik. Keep up the good work...and even though taking a break is good at times...make sure you get all your studying done!

As usual, a very pleasant read. Your continued attention to historical detail is quite evident and most pleasing, lending an air of authenticity to the story that many other fanfictions lack. I love the exchange with the mother and child at the end of the chapter, lol. Well done and keep up the good work!

Sorry I haven't read and reviewed until now! I was trying to finish up my finals so I could graduate. I really like this story quite a bit...especially the first 2 chapters. His point of view on his situation was pretty funny at times. I really love the story and can't wait to see where you take it! Keep up the good work and update soon!!

Wow. Amazing. I've only just finished chapter one and it's already time for bed, but I'll be back.

Yeah, I never quite understood Kay fully... adding Italy but leaving out both Vietnam and India as if they'd never happened... I like to think of it as a completely different story, a different variation on the same idea. It's the only way I can keep it from upsetting me. I LOVE the fact that you're taking Erik to all the places that Leroux said he really went and look forward to reading more. Great job so far!!

Favorite line: "sitting wrapped in a borrowed funeral shroud, listening to the corpses decompose quietly around me. It was certainly not the ideal way to spend a Wednesday night, for sure..." Love the dry humor. He admits his helplessness without getting hysterical. I can picture Erik doing that.

Very nice! Being Vietnamese myself I'm always intrigued whenever someone takes a stab at depicting Erik's experiences in Tonkin which are so briefly alluded to in Leroux's novel. I must say that you are doing quite well. I'm enjoying the Vietnamese language dialogue that pops up from time to time and the evident effort you've put into researching. :)

You have a great talent for imagery in your writing. The well of the dead was like something out of Indiana Jones; appropriately creepy and claustrophobic. Likewise, Erik's march through the sweltering jungle almost felt uncomfortable. I also really like Erik's moment of panic in the streets as the crowds around him evoked memories he'd rather forget.

By the way, you are completely evil for putting the image in my head in chapter 2 of Erik stripped down and stretching 'langorously like a cat' on the beach. :P

I do look forward to seeing how Erik will work with the pirates in the future. Keep up the good work!

Great descriptions! I could feel the damp, dank air of the jungle along with Erik. Nice capturing of his personality, too. Gets two thumbs up in my book! And good for Erik for going back after a little pocket change.

This is an often overlooked aspect of Leroux's story, and I'm happy to see someone willing to tackle it. Your first chapter is quite chilling, with Erik being thrown into the death pit and left for dead. From your descriptions, it is obvious you've spent a decent amount of time doing background research. I hope you pick up more readers as this story progresses. The first chapter is well crafted, and is deserving of a larger audience.

Poor Erik!

Brilliant writing. I can only hope Erik somehow manages to extricate himself from this sticky mess.

Very intriguing setting, too.