Personally, I felt as if I was reading the old comic books. Well, I mean the fact that Kal-El got superpowers the moment he arrived on the Earth. It was like that in the old comic books, too: his powers were like an off- and on-switch.
I agree with Bob that the overwhelming attraction is not there in the same amount as usual between Clark and Lois in this fic, but I think that is natural and necessary. Clark is more of a stranger to the Earth than he has been since.... well, since never, I think. Or is there anyone else who can remember a story where Clark was as new to the Earth and as unaware of everything on it as he is in this fic?
Personally I loved how Clark was absolutely fascinated by absolutely everything around him: the trees, the clouds, the rain. (Although I think that it had to rain on Krypton too, or else that planet wouldn't have been habitable.)
But if Clark has too much to take in right now to fall in love with Lois right this instant, I don't doubt that he will soon enough. Lois seemed extremely taken by Clark's physique as he gradually emerged before her eyes as he was walking downstairs!
Ann
