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We're getting very close to the publishing date for The King of Attolia now, but Caroline found a great page full of great discussion questions for The Queen of Attolia, so we figured a new thread would be the best place to discuss them - and to ask other burning questions, like 'Who was the Goddess at the end of TQoA?', or to just speculate on the upcoming book.

They can all be found here: http://www.harpercollins.com/global_scripts/product_catalog/book_xml.asp?isbn=0380733048&tc=rg



So let's start off with an some interesting ones which haven't really been talked about.

When Eugenides retreats to the library in internal exile after his injury, describe his state of mind and how he views himself in relation to the Eddisians. Why is he so embarrassed, and how do these feelings resurface when he realizes the magnitude of his decision to become king of Attolia?

This could perhaps relate to:

What is Eugenides’ reaction when he is informed that Eddis declared war on Attolia in his name? Does this change his relationship with Eddis? Does he like being called a “sacred relic, a hero” (p.133) in the eyes of the people of Eddis?

I picked these because I figured we've talked about the Gods, and Gen's relationship with Irene a fair bit. Do you guys have any thoughts on his relationship with Eddis, and how that might change in KoA?



Also, everyone check out the continuously updated Spoilers thread for more teasers and summaries. :)

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"What is Eugenides’ reaction when he is informed that Eddis declared war on Attolia in his name? Does this change his relationship with Eddis? Does he like being called a “sacred relic, a hero” (p.133) in the eyes of the people of Eddis"

Oooh! Good question Rowana!Gen's relationship with Eddis, hmm....
You know, I have a confession to make. I actually thought while reading the Theif that Gen would end up with Eddis. *ducks rotten tomatoes* lol. So I read the QOA the first time thinking that would happen. When Eddis declares war in Gen's name (even though she said she wouldn't start a war to avenge him, or something like that)I think he felt a little guilty, that his failure would now lead to the loss of life of so many soldiers. (remember the part where he went to visit the soildiers, and his aversion for bloodshed?) Also, I thought that it was interesting that throughotut Gen's entire recovery he was completely devoid of any hatred for Attolia; it was almost like Eddis was taking the hatred that Gen was susposed to be feeling for Attolia, leaving Gen with feelings of heartbreak and 'lost love'(in hindsight)

Does it change his relationship with Eddis; well, thats tough.I guesS they were almost like older sister/younger brother, and after the events in QOA, she realized that Gen was also vunerable, and she felt she needed to protect him. After she found out that Gen loved Attolia (by the way, what exact part in QOA DID Eddis find out that Gen loved Attolia? It never says, or I can't find it)she, despite knowing him better than everyone else in Eddis, was horrified, and jealous, because it meant he would leave her, and join Attolia. In KOA, I think that the Gen/Eddis relationship would be one of the minor conflicts to resolve, because I 'm having a hard time seeing how Gen will be able to be loyal to BOTH queens without some problems; kind of like a man who has to deal with problems arising between his mother and new wife, lol.
Gah!! I wanna write more, but I have to go!! Ah well, let the discussion continue!

- Caroline

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Hey there, my name is Jessica. I just found this message board a couple days ago and didn't have time to go through all the messages yet, so I thought I'd post my question here. First of all, I'm as thrilled as everyone else that the King of Attolia is going to be published soon. Yeay! I live in the U.S. and I think the publication is later this month. Anyway, onto my question . . . in the Queen of Attolia, there is a scene/conversation that I cannot figure out. It is the scene where Eugenides & Attolia have climbed up the cliff and are met by Eddis's ministers. (It's on page 197). The chamberlain starts making the introductions and 'only once did he falter, looking over his shoulder. "He said he wouldn't be here," one of the ministers said in a carrying whisper and the chamberlain went on with the formal greetings of the queen of Eddis in absentia.' Who is the minister referring to?? Is he referring to Eugenides--as in Eugenides had told the ministers that he would not be there to meet them at the top of the cliff with Attolia? If that is the case, that gives the implication that Eugenides thought Attolia would have killed him or perhaps tried to escape after he had given back her knives at the bottom of the cliff. But then, why would Eugenides had gone through all that trouble to capture the queen if he was just going to let her kill him? Or maybe I'm just making too much out of what the minister was saying--who knows, he could have just been referring to somebody else who was supposed to have been there. What do you think?

Now my second question . . . how old do you think Eugenides and Attolia are? And how old was Eugenides when he first saw her dancing in the garden? I'm guessing Attolia is somewhere in her early 20s and Eugenides is in his late teens.

Thanks!

from,
Jessica

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All the questions which some of us are unsure about - like those concerning the character's ages, and the pronounciations of names, and even confusions, have given me an idea. It's probably a crap one for the moment, and should wait for a while, but I figured I'd ask.

On another fandom which I belong to, a group of us got together online and sent off a fan letter, full of questions for the author. About fifteen in total. We got a lovely reply, and everyone was very happy. Would you guys be willing to try the same thing, perhaps after the release of the KoA?

If there're enough of us and enough questions, we could get something sorted. :)

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Just a note about this letter we're planning to send. I'll stick up a thread for it after the release of KoA. We can compose and start adding questions to a letter then. I think everyone should be able to include as many or as few questions each as you want, (obviously), and as many (or few) personal details as you want. And whatever comments you want too. :) We don't want it to be too long, but we can sort that out later.

Oh, and the questions can be as personal (what sort of underwear does Gen wear?) or as intellectual as you like. Within the realms of propriety. I guess that means my question on underwear out the window actually.

A New Game

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I thought this might be fun. Most people like to visualize while they read. What do you all think the characters look like? MWT tells us very little as far as physical description. She probably describes Eddis with the most detail. Here's what I found in the books.

Gen: All we really know, up to now, is that he has dark hair, and is somewhat small. The magus talks of his "dark coloring", and in KOA, it says that his "normally dark skin" was pale. In KOA, his figure is called "slight," and we learn that Teleus (captain of the guard) is nearly a head taller than the king. His eyes are "like pools of darkness," so they must be dark, too.

Attolia: She has black hair and is as tall as the magus. She is beautiful, has perfect teeth, and her voice is quiet and lovely. Her skin is flawless and so fair as to be translucent. (Hmmm...I think I hate her.) In KOA, we learn that she is "several inches taller" than Eugenides, and that she seldom smiles, and then only at those to whom she is close.

Eddis: She has short, curly, black hair, stands like a soldier, her nose was broken and mended crooked. Gen says she is short, broad-shouldered, and hawk-faced. But she has a lovely smile.

The Magus: He is tall, and is fit and strong. He has a high-bridged nose and light gray eyes. His forehead is covered by wrinkles from the sun and too much frowning. Most of his hair is gray, although his eyebrows are still dark.

See, isn't this fun? Other characters? I have ideas, but let's hear what you think.

I tried to post this to the main page, but it wouldn't let me without a username and password. Oh well.

~checkers