Favorite literary couple/pair?
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queensthiefThis morning I was asked about my favorite literary couple. Immediately after asking the questioner added, "Oh, Gen and the Queen?" So now I've been thinking about it all day. I'm having a hard time picking just one so I thought I'd pass the question along to everyone here. And if you're like me and can't think of just one, how about a top 3?
(as always, if you think there are relevant links in the archives please post them if you get the chance, I skimmed the archives but didn't see anything specific - thanks!)
(as always, if you think there are relevant links in the archives please post them if you get the chance, I skimmed the archives but didn't see anything specific - thanks!)
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Date: 5/21/09 01:21 pm (UTC)http://nathanbransford.blogspot.com/2009/05/you-tell-me-who-is-your-favorite.html
I hope that link works. Agent Nathan Bransford asks his readers who their favorite character is. It takes quite a while to read all those comments, but so far I counted at least three votes for Eugenides (and only one of them was mine!)
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Date: 5/21/09 01:25 pm (UTC)I think my answer is a tie between Elizabeth and Darcy from Pride and Prejudice and Katsa and Po from Graceling.
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Date: 5/21/09 01:46 pm (UTC)btw, love "and only one of them was mine"
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Date: 5/21/09 01:48 pm (UTC)I must check out Graceling asap as I've seen all kinds of recommendations and also noted how much people love the characters...
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Date: 5/21/09 01:49 pm (UTC)Well Gen and Irene would certainly be one of them. A particular couple from the manga Beauty Pop - Kiri Koshiba and Shogo Narumi, because they are the only couple who has ever made me laugh as much as Gen and Irene. Then... I would have to go with Terence and Elene from The Squire's Tales.
That makes three.
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Date: 5/21/09 01:54 pm (UTC)If we can include movies I vote Nick and Nora Charles (because they just have to be William Powell and Myrna Loy).
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Date: 5/21/09 03:31 pm (UTC)SHAKESPEARE TRUMPS ALL
YAY FOR BEATRICE
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Date: 5/21/09 03:32 pm (UTC)Graceling is phenomenal! Definitely check it out :)
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Date: 5/21/09 04:04 pm (UTC)Val Con & Miri from the Liaden books by Lee / Miller.
Eve Dallas & Roarke from the In Death series.
I loves me some snarklicious couples.
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Date: 5/21/09 04:10 pm (UTC)I'm trying to put into words why I love them so, but it's because they are them. Maybe it's because they are both coming into love late in life, but there's never a sense of urgency with their relationship; it's based more on choices than hormones. Plus Sybil is the one who did the "chasing;" so many literary romances have the man seeking after the woman, but in my experience (my own, my friends', and my family's), generally the woman is the one who is pro-active. Gives a flavor of realism to the romance.
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Date: 5/21/09 04:53 pm (UTC)1. Ella and Prince Char from "Ella Enchanted"
2. Miriam Willard and Pierre Laroche, from "Calico Captive"
3. Ani and Geric from "The Goose Girl"
4. Tess and Jeck from "The Decoy Princess"
5. Mr. and Mrs. Twit, from Roahl Dahl's "The Twits"
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Date: 5/21/09 05:01 pm (UTC)Also Gen and Irene, of course. :D
Oh, and Jaenelle and Damon from The Dark Jewels Trilogy too, now that I'm thinking.
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Date: 5/21/09 05:25 pm (UTC)After that I third the Sophie & Howl opinion.
As for the third, I'd say Mairelon and Kim from Patricia C. Wrede's Mairelon the Magician.
There are of course several other couples and pairs that I absolutely love, but these are the top three. :)
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Date: 5/21/09 05:41 pm (UTC)I also have to choose Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane. They're just so perfect.
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Date: 5/21/09 06:17 pm (UTC)Jessica Trent and Sebastian, Marquess of Dain from Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase
Harry Crewe and Corlath from The Blue Sword by Robin McKInley
Meliara Astair & Vidanric, Marquis of Shevraeth from Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith
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Date: 5/21/09 08:16 pm (UTC)Yes, I like intelligent couples.
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