Very nice analysis and discussion on these chapters! Some random thoughts:
Maybe part of the reason Irene is so angry when Teleus quotes the invocation the Hephestia is because she knows she must (once again) comply; it's not only that Gen has unmade her decisions, she has to show mercy or risk offending the gods. Plus, it reminds her of that awful night when Gen cried it over and over, and her failures, especially with personal relationships. And, I do think Hephestia showed mercy to Gen. A trade, the loss of his hand for the lives of everyone in Eddis.
I love your comparison of fleeing to the temple and later from it.
Gen IS frightening when he's god-like. Luckily, he seems (so far) to be able to control his potential I CAN DO ANYTHING I WANT terrible decisions and actions. Like, for example, not having the captain of his guard gutted.
I still haven't forgiven Irene for slapping Gen when he's injured and pathetic.
The writing in this book (and QoA) is extraordinary. So many layers and poignant scenes, and so funny, too.
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Date: 4/7/17 01:01 am (UTC)Maybe part of the reason Irene is so angry when Teleus quotes the invocation the Hephestia is because she knows she must (once again) comply; it's not only that Gen has unmade her decisions, she has to show mercy or risk offending the gods. Plus, it reminds her of that awful night when Gen cried it over and over, and her failures, especially with personal relationships. And, I do think Hephestia showed mercy to Gen. A trade, the loss of his hand for the lives of everyone in Eddis.
I love your comparison of fleeing to the temple and later from it.
Gen IS frightening when he's god-like. Luckily, he seems (so far) to be able to control his potential I CAN DO ANYTHING I WANT terrible decisions and actions. Like, for example, not having the captain of his guard gutted.
I still haven't forgiven Irene for slapping Gen when he's injured and pathetic.
The writing in this book (and QoA) is extraordinary. So many layers and poignant scenes, and so funny, too.