While we wait...
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queensthiefI just started reading Rosemary Sutcliff's "The Eagle of the Ninth" for the first time, since we all know that this author has had an influence on MWT and her writing. I've been meaning to read this for years, and now seems like as good a time as any.
Already on page 3, I spotted something that MWT definitely referenced in "The Thief". No one spoil it for me, but I suspect this trilogy will be like a treasure hunting finding little nuggets that are hinted at in MWTs books....
Already on page 3, I spotted something that MWT definitely referenced in "The Thief". No one spoil it for me, but I suspect this trilogy will be like a treasure hunting finding little nuggets that are hinted at in MWTs books....
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Date: 5/10/17 02:37 pm (UTC)You're definitely in for a treat!
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Date: 5/10/17 02:41 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 5/10/17 02:42 pm (UTC)Happy reading! :)
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Date: 5/10/17 05:10 pm (UTC)The Lantern Bearers is my favorite, second only to Eagle (though it's bittersweet).
I second Ian's recommendation (with warnings attached) of Sword at Sunset.
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Date: 5/10/17 06:48 pm (UTC)And yes, there are MASSES of gems from MWT's books to be found in these, particularly in The Eagle
You'll love it!
~Helen [supposed to be working so logged out]
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Date: 5/10/17 08:29 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 5/10/17 11:05 pm (UTC)But beware of strong feelings and opinions. 0:)
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Date: 5/12/17 01:26 pm (UTC)It is utterly terrible. All the nuance and observation in the book is jettisoned (along with poor Cottia) for incredibly stupid modern day political "analogies" that don't make more than the laziest of superficial sense. The acting is excellent, and the visual tone is pretty (in a gritty, I wish the DP would get a steadicam rig sort of way), but the writing is beyond cliched and minimal effort.
I was disappointed. :)
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Date: 5/12/17 08:57 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 5/11/17 05:17 am (UTC)Hey, me too! I just began it today and, a few pages on from the thing you mentioned, was pleased to meet another Hilarion. I don't know why it's taken me so long to follow everyone's recommendations in this respect, but it's good to know there's someone else in exactly the same boat!
Treasure Hunting
Date: 5/11/17 05:54 pm (UTC)Re: Treasure Hunting
Date: 5/12/17 03:57 pm (UTC)I haven't read the rest of the series, so I'm curious to see if the ultimate fate of this ring can be later tied into The Thief (like, does it get lost forever in a river? Or stolen by a thief?), or if it's just a simple homage.
Re: Treasure Hunting
Date: 5/13/17 12:40 am (UTC)And just adding to the chorus of recommendations for Sword at Sunset, which is maybe my favorite Arthurian retelling (and has a lot of the same tone as The Mark of the Horse Lord). Also, Artos/Arthur is the narrator.
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Date: 5/17/17 11:47 pm (UTC)