Kevin's Watch

Seareach wrote:
dlbpharmd wrote:
Seareach wrote: I'll go with the former theory on that one.
What, that he didn't realize? Sorry, not buying that.
Could also have derived from 'She who must be obeyed' from the novel "She" written by H Rider Haggard,

My biggest problem is the complete lack of imagination for the bane I call "Mrs. Voldemort." SRD has been accused, unfairly, for ripping off JRRT for over 30 years now. Why would he ever open himself to a claim that he is stealing from JKR? Reading that section, I was embarassed to be an ...

Honestly, I can't believe it's the same author. The point I have been seeking to make is that the author is prioritising the themes over the credibility of the plot and the characters. In this chronicle he's obsessed above all with parent child relationships. The fact that he pulls this off is rath...

Who is your intended audience? As mentioned repeatedly, most people who haven't already read a book aren't going to appreciate a review talking about who dies and how. Thanks for your measured and intelligent response. I guess it's aimed at people who have read the book already and want to discuss ...

eg wrote:Poor you that you condescend to read this work of swords and sorcery. Grumpy old dad that you are why did you even bother read something 'in this fundamentally ridiculous genre'?

My point was that he successfully transcended the genre, and that was his intention.

I promised the publishers a review in return for my ARC. Here it is. I'll amend and republish it in the main section here after publication, but I'd welcome the thoughts of those who've already read it in the meantime.... ***** Let me say first I know nothing about Stephen Donaldson as a person, or ...

Linden: What do you think he's making.... Infelice:...The boy will ensnare us. He will deprive us of life and meaning and hope. "He will" could as easily mean "at some point in the future", as "in ten or fifteen minutes from now". But of course you may be right. Hmmm i...

Her stated reason for showing up is that if Jeremiah succeeds (in getting his mind back, I assume) he could eventually end up building a prison for the Creator. There's nothing in there about a danger to them, from him, IIRC. Linden: What do you think he's making.... Infelice:...The boy will ensnar...

Madadeva wrote:Actually, I think the writing is ambiguous. Jerimiah says he has made a door to his mind. He does NOT say "I caught them!"

Yeah I don't think Jeremmiah was intending to do anything to the Elohim at all. Which makes it all a bit convnient plotwise

You could be right but it seemed to me that it was only Infelice but then again why would she show up only in order to be imprisoned? IDHTBIFOM but I certainly came away with the impression that it was all of them. Otherwise, as you say, why would Infelice turn up at all? It wasn't exactly a mobile...

For some reason I thought this might be Longwrath on his way to hook up with Linden. But we never find out, I guess. Of course - and the object of power must be that Sandgorgon smiting sword. And did Kastenessen and Roger's hand share the fate of Infelice. I don't understand, do I need to reread so...

Who is the character the lurker is allowing to pass through the Sarangrave?

And did Kastenessen and Roger's hand share the fate of Infelice.

Just finished my ARC and back in town. Hello again. Promised the publisher a review which I'll be posting here in a week or two. But first impression is that this is perhaps the best of the run so far - and I include the other chronicles in that. I wasn't really in the mood to read a book when it la...

..and then I can wallow in here without being spoilered. What a great read.

spoonchicken wrote:What is a "D&A"?

Delivery and acceptance if I recall correctly

As for Jeremiah's loyalty: I think Donaldson wants us to believe that it's up in the air, and that Linden needs to consider that it is up in the air. But I don't expect Jeremiah to be happy about being possessed. There's an assumption that the Croyel and Jeremiah are different beings. I've long tho...

Suspect it will follow similar lines to Neil Gaiman's 'A Game of You'

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sandman:_A_Game_of_You

At the end the creator releases the evil creature - who is after all just following his nature. He winds up the land and sends those who don't belong back home.

wayfriend wrote:native: your question is tinged with despite, but underneath is a real good question.....What if he has moved passed holding on and is preparing for letting it all go, because it leads to something better?

I may change my handle to Herem now that I have been found out.

And do you think that Caer Caveral foresaw that his actions would destroy the Arch of Time? Because if he did he would have been better off getting Covenant to hand over the ring to Linden.

The other inconsistency in the end of White Gold Wielder is that no-one actually summoned Covenant, unlike all the other dead people. One might assume he went straight into the arch of time because of his nature, but then how could he be dismissed as Foul could have done and Findail in fact did. Per...

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