A theme which runs through the whole of ACoK is Sophos making plans.
Yes, that struck me, too. And he doesn't give himself credit for how quick a thinker he is, in addition to being a good judge of character.
I'm impressed how the first-person writing from Gen's POV and Sophos's are so different. I love Sophos's voice so much because he is so self conscious and has so many self doubts. He's always putting himself down and second guessing every thought and action. That makes his growth in this book so delightful. Gen wasn't forced to change--he chose to make changes in his life. Sophos wasn't really forced, either. Eventually, he makes the decision to leave captivity and assume his role as heir and later king.
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Re: Life -- and death -- at the villa
Date: 4/24/17 01:01 am (UTC)Yes, that struck me, too. And he doesn't give himself credit for how quick a thinker he is, in addition to being a good judge of character.
I'm impressed how the first-person writing from Gen's POV and Sophos's are so different. I love Sophos's voice so much because he is so self conscious and has so many self doubts. He's always putting himself down and second guessing every thought and action. That makes his growth in this book so delightful. Gen wasn't forced to change--he chose to make changes in his life. Sophos wasn't really forced, either. Eventually, he makes the decision to leave captivity and assume his role as heir and later king.