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philia-fan.livejournal.comMany books and stories end with a marriage. It's an appropriate and satisfying ending to a certain kind of story. But this tradition may have contributed to the romanticized view many young people have of marriage -- as a solution, rather than a whole new set of problems. When I got married, a friend said to me, "Being married is the hardest thing I've ever done, except having kids." That was something I really needed to hear. Marriage can be a wonderful thing, but it's not neat and simple and easy. It involves remaking decisions and commitments every day.
So...why am I delivering this little sermon? Because King of Attolia begins with a marriage. It portrays a loving relationship in which many problems remain, in which the balance of power is always an issue -- in which there is always the possibility that love may not be enough. There are not a lot of YA books that have dared to go down this road. Off the top of my head I can think of...none. You?
So...why am I delivering this little sermon? Because King of Attolia begins with a marriage. It portrays a loving relationship in which many problems remain, in which the balance of power is always an issue -- in which there is always the possibility that love may not be enough. There are not a lot of YA books that have dared to go down this road. Off the top of my head I can think of...none. You?
