I've paid special attention to this chapter, because it's about my namesake (
), but at this moment it's very hard for me to recollect my thoughts, ideas, and impressions, having read the UT once a few months ago.
I do remember that there were many versions, and some of them just don't sit well with the rest of the legendarium. One version really stuck with me, though - the one where Galadriel and Celeborn (Teleporno at that time, I believe) leave Eldamar independantly of the Noldor. It would have given a whole new dimension to this pair, if only it wasn't a square peg in a round hole (referring to my above statement that the versions are contradictory and don't always fit in with the 'canon').
I also remember that I liked the descriptions of the fall of Eregion, which I compared to the info in The Sil and the Appendices, but right now I honestly don't remember any mental notes I left on that one.
[edit]There was a detail - that Sauron put Celebrimbor's body on a stick like a banner after killing him - that touched deep. I don't remember which source it was from, though, but since I couldn't find it in The Sil or the Appendices I assume it's in UT (though maybe I just missed it). Anyways, this foul mockery as an act of humiliation and intimidation just adds so much to it. The story FOTR gives - that there were once Elves, but they have left - is beautiful in its own way: it's the precedor of all the Elves leaving, and it has a nice touch of mystery. But the details are also beautiful, even though they don't leave a lot of room for mystery. I really loved how, despite Sauron's best efforts, Elrond escapes him and founds the stronghold that would become a key place for resistance.[/edit]
Maybe, after some other people post, I'll recollect some more things.
PS:
Esty, a new avvie! You like changing them too much.