I just re-read ACoK! I love how Sophos is such an innocent sweetheart compared to snarky Gen (though of course I love him too)--a very different POV experience. Then of course that makes his arc in this book even more dramatic and surprising. (Similarly, in The King of Attolia, it was rather surprising when Gen and Irene ended up showing mercy and kindness at times when you wouldn't have expected it of them, given their ruthless histories.) Always keeping us on our toes, MWT.
When Gen is cold to Sophos upon his arrival in Attolia, I assume that's meant to harden Sophos up so he'll understand right from the start what it's going to take to be king? I.e., it's going to be a different treatment than just being Gen's friend, though they'll still be friends.
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Date: 4/24/17 05:21 pm (UTC)When Gen is cold to Sophos upon his arrival in Attolia, I assume that's meant to harden Sophos up so he'll understand right from the start what it's going to take to be king? I.e., it's going to be a different treatment than just being Gen's friend, though they'll still be friends.