Remember Your First Read? What surprised you the most?

Post by **[Syl]** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 1:02 am

The first time I read it, I didn't realize the full extent of what happened. My mind didn't really process it, because it wasn't expecting it. When my mind finally did process it, yeah, that kind of shocked me.

I always thought what was done to Pietten was worse, though. Of all the events that transpired, that was the most disturbing for me.

Finding out who Elena's father was ranks up there, too. One of those things that should've been obvious, but... Then her whole lust for TC. Kinda freaky.

Post by **Blue_Spawn** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 5:01 am

The rape of course. Mainly because I didn't at all expect or have previously encountered a main character that could comitt such a crime in a such a random moment. To me the whole scene was a juxtaposition. Too unreal.

Another surprise is the immense toleration that some characters showed toward Covenant after his crimes. Some people like Mhoham, Lena, and her daughter seemed to be a little....TOO passife for somebody like Thomas.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 11:50 am

Syl wrote:Finding out who Elena's father was ranks up there, too. One of those things that should've been obvious, but... Then her whole lust for TC. Kinda freaky.

Darth Vadar to Luke: I am your father.

Post by **Brinn** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 2:18 pm

I have to agree with Kastenessen. When Elena summoned Kevin to battle Foul it was simply spectacular. To take a character that was just a part of the history and mythology of the land and then involve him in the story in that way was pure genius.

Post by **dANdeLION** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 3:46 pm

[quote="SHATTERSTAR"]My first and most shocking suprise came very early in the first book.

Spoiler

Lena's rape

Yeah, that pretty much blew my mind too. It wasn't that I found it too gross or anything; it just struck me right there that the chronicles were way different than any other fantasy story I read.

Post by **duchess of malfi** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 5:15 am

I read The Illearth War first (someone gave me the book). The whole mission to Seareach stunned me -- here were the good guys -- and they failed.

And the bad guys committed genocide and cannabalism.

WHOA.

Post by **Blue_Spawn** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 7:53 am

I thought Flashharrower's defeat was stunning. So many times while reading the book was I absolutely sure that he would win.

Spoiler

It still amazes me how half a million demon beasts could have been instantaniously slaughtered by a forest.

It was so freakishly awsome.

Post by **Dragonlily** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 8:41 am

Blue Spawn wrote:It was so freakishly awsome.

Wasn't it, though? The way he described the satisfied vengeance of that forest...

Post by **Blue_Spawn** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 8:26 pm

Actually, I didn't much appreciate the vengance of Frostal. In fact, I almost felt sorry for the Raver (almost). But the harships and survival of Troy's army was quite stunning.

Post by **[Syl]** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 9:32 pm

Frostal. I like it.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 9:47 pm

Bah! Stupid English teachers....

It's like having some savant-idiot walking around behind you pointing out your faults. Oops, you spelled forestal wrong. Oops, you didn't say that right.

You just know that these jerk offs are the kinds of people who will or do work in a business that requires ties but doesn't necessarily require good salaries. Meanwhile their boss will be looking over their shoulder, oops you didn't make that report out right, oops you were late by 2 minutes.

GROW UP! And stop pestering people for minor errors you arrogant %$&*!

Post by **Blue_Spawn** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 9:52 pm

Heheh, its okay. I knew that I mispelled the name as I wrote it, though I didn't really care. As long as you get what I'm talking about I have no reason to go back and correct it. That's the way I think about it.

Post by **[Syl]** » Wed Dec 31, 2003 12:26 am

Ahh, witness the righteous fury of the anonymous guest. That's a lot of inferences. Not that I feel any need to justify my comment, but I did think it was cool. Would you care to know why, ye master of assumptions? What most of those who have been here for a while and are a bit observant know is that my last name is Frost (hence the avatar), and I have a bit of fondness for the forestall. Happy?

Post by **[Syl]** » Wed Dec 31, 2003 12:34 am

For fun, though, allow me to point out your mistakes.

Anonymous wrote:Bah! Stupid English teachers....<<fragment>>

It's like having some savant-idiot << idiot savant >> walking around behind you pointing out your faults. Oops, you spelled forestal wrong. Oops, you didn't say that right.

You just know that these jerk offs are the kinds of people who will or do work <<awkward>> in a business that requires ties but doesn't necessarily require good salaries. Meanwhile <<comma>> their boss will be looking over their shoulder, <<run-on>> oops you didn't make that report out right, <<run-on again>> oops you were late by 2 minutes.

GROW UP! And stop pestering people for minor errors you arrogant %$&*!

Man, I get a kick out of that.

Post by **Blue_Spawn** » Wed Dec 31, 2003 1:12 am

Hehe, common Syl, give him a brake. Its not that hard to understand him. I for one, am also annoyed when people nit-pick my spelling errors and such (not that I'm indicating you did).

Like I said, I write and make sure that people understand me.

As long as
ppl g3t wut i'm sayin i doncare how many errors i make

Post by **[Syl]** » Wed Dec 31, 2003 1:44 am

I agree. I make plenty of mistakes. Hell, most of the time I don't even use complete sentences. Just giving the guest a hard time.

Post by **Dromond** » Wed Dec 31, 2003 5:13 am

guest should apologize.

imo

Post by **Blue_Spawn** » Wed Dec 31, 2003 5:40 am

Misunderstandings are normal.

Post by **Warmark** » Fri Mar 25, 2005 2:51 pm

i was surprised i actually liked it i didnt expect to

Post by **dennisrwood** » Sat Mar 26, 2005 1:11 am

Thomas surprised me. when we wasn't whining about his impotence, he was raping. he had all of this power and refused to use it. he was among all of this wonder and failed to believe. he didn't act or even react. he allowed things to happen all around him.

Kevin's Watch

Kevin's Watch

Remember Your First Read? What surprised you the most?