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checkers65477's request, my thoughts on the book. I'm assuming that everyone here has now read it. If anyone hasn't, please post an angry comment, and I'll stick the whole thing behind a cut.
Although everyone kept telling me that KoA was less emotionally intense than the others, I didn't notice a lack of, well, intensity. I suppose there wasn't quite as much of the 'He's not really who we've been thinking he is through the entire book!', or the 'She cut off Gen's hand!', but I think in some ways, the lack of those massive revelations made it easier to focus on all the lovely small details that were so abundant in this book.
What I really, truly did love were the scenes between Gen and Irene. Especially those in front of the attendants. The scenes with Relius were great too, (and the little ones with Helen and the Magus and their insights) and of course, Costis. Who definitely has a sense of humour. :) The ending was interesting. Certainly not expected. I have to re-read that bit.
I'm still puzzled by a few things (and would be grateful if anyone can answer), such as the message at the temple. Phresine's story as well, though I'm beginning to understand how it related to Costis, in terms of being the slave and making a choice, I don't understand why Gen was so distressed. The fact that Gen really is the King of Attolia has also hit home, and Helen's discussion with the Magus about Gen perhaps having to sacrifice favouring the people he loves, for the good of a nation.
But, surely Helen can't marry Sounis, even if Sophos is gone, not after it's been revealed that Sounis was getting help from the Mede? And on the subject of Sophos, (and that great big King of Kings hint at the end) I have only one thing to say. How long until the next book?
checkers65477's request, my thoughts on the book. I'm assuming that everyone here has now read it. If anyone hasn't, please post an angry comment, and I'll stick the whole thing behind a cut.Although everyone kept telling me that KoA was less emotionally intense than the others, I didn't notice a lack of, well, intensity. I suppose there wasn't quite as much of the 'He's not really who we've been thinking he is through the entire book!', or the 'She cut off Gen's hand!', but I think in some ways, the lack of those massive revelations made it easier to focus on all the lovely small details that were so abundant in this book.
What I really, truly did love were the scenes between Gen and Irene. Especially those in front of the attendants. The scenes with Relius were great too, (and the little ones with Helen and the Magus and their insights) and of course, Costis. Who definitely has a sense of humour. :) The ending was interesting. Certainly not expected. I have to re-read that bit.
I'm still puzzled by a few things (and would be grateful if anyone can answer), such as the message at the temple. Phresine's story as well, though I'm beginning to understand how it related to Costis, in terms of being the slave and making a choice, I don't understand why Gen was so distressed. The fact that Gen really is the King of Attolia has also hit home, and Helen's discussion with the Magus about Gen perhaps having to sacrifice favouring the people he loves, for the good of a nation.
But, surely Helen can't marry Sounis, even if Sophos is gone, not after it's been revealed that Sounis was getting help from the Mede? And on the subject of Sophos, (and that great big King of Kings hint at the end) I have only one thing to say. How long until the next book?
