The Speculation Thread!

[rowana.livejournal.com]

I suspect this may be one of many.

This is a thread for ideas about the next book. What's Gen going to do about Nahuseresh? What will happen to Costis? Is Sophos really dead?

Those and other questions can be discussed here. :)

Comments

Re: And I forgot to say...

[sandtree.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it definitely depends on how it's handled. As a writer myself, I know how tempting it is to give the main characters offspring, but you really shouldn't do it unless it has something to do with the plot. But then, at the same time, you shouldn't NOT give them kids just because you're worried about falling into cliches. I mean, it's fairly obvious that Gen and Irene have to have a kid. They need an heir, it's as simple as that. Of course, they don't have to have a kid within the timespan of the series. Still, if cliches are avoided, it could be done well. As long as the kid isn't annoying. I hate those "OMG so cool" kids you sometimes get in books.

...If that makes any sense at all.

Re: And I forgot to say...

[rowana.livejournal.com]

Yes. :) I used to write but stopped when I realised that all I had time for was reading. You've made a lot of sense and I agree with you. I've never actually seen the kids thing done well, but I'm sure it could be. And Gen and Irene do, of course, need to have an heir. I hate it when you get kids in books who say meaningful and wise things, and manage to be poignant and innocent at the same time. Most of the kids I know are usually embarrassing or a bit pathetic rather than poignant. Which is harsh, but true. :)

Re: And I forgot to say...

[sandtree.livejournal.com]

I hate it when you get kids in books who say meaningful and wise things, and manage to be poignant and innocent at the same time.

That's exactly what I was trying to say about annoying kids, you hit the nail on the head there. Kids in books can be great... if they act like real kids.

Re: And I forgot to say...

[checkers65477.livejournal.com]

Amen to all of that. Although an heir is essential for them, I hate the thought of it changing the dynamic and focus of the books. They are very much Eugenides's stories.

Re: And I forgot to say...

[rowana.livejournal.com]

They are very much Eugenides's stories

*nods* Though characters like Irene and Eddis and Sophos and Costis will carry a lot of the focus, the books will always be about Gen.

Re: And I forgot to say...

[sprite6.livejournal.com]

Word. Plus . . . well, the whole point of Gen and Irene's intrigue is ensure the stability of their country, right? So if they're successful, things will be stable, and their heirs won't have novel-worthy adventures.