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Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2003 1:02 am
by [Syl]
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.
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2003 5:01 am
by Blue_Spawn
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.
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2003 11:50 am
by Guest
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.
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2003 2:18 pm
by Brinn
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.
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2003 3:46 pm
by dANdeLION
[quote="SHATTERSTAR"]My first and most shocking suprise came very early in the first book.
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.
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2003 5:15 am
by duchess of malfi
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.
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2003 7:53 am
by Blue_Spawn
I thought Flashharrower's defeat was stunning. So many times while reading the book was I absolutely sure that he would win.
It still amazes me how half a million demon beasts could have been instantaniously slaughtered by a forest.
It was so freakishly awsome.
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2003 8:41 am
by Dragonlily
Blue Spawn wrote:It was so freakishly awsome.
Wasn't it, though? The way he described the satisfied vengeance of that forest...
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2003 8:26 pm
by Blue_Spawn
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.
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2003 9:32 pm
by [Syl]
Frostal. I like it.
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2003 9:47 pm
by Guest
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 %$&*!
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2003 9:52 pm
by Blue_Spawn
Heheh, its okay. I knew that I mispelled the name as I wrote it, though I didn't really care. As long as you get what I'm talking about I have no reason to go back and correct it. That's the way I think about it.
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2003 12:26 am
by [Syl]
Ahh, witness the righteous fury of the anonymous guest. That's a lot of inferences. Not that I feel any need to justify my comment, but I did think it was cool. Would you care to know why, ye master of assumptions? What most of those who have been here for a while and are a bit observant know is that my last name is Frost (hence the avatar), and I have a bit of fondness for the forestall. Happy?
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2003 12:34 am
by [Syl]
For fun, though, allow me to point out your mistakes.
Anonymous wrote:Bah! Stupid English teachers....<<fragment>>
It's like having some savant-idiot << idiot savant >> walking around behind you pointing out your faults. Oops, you spelled forestal wrong. Oops, you didn't say that right.
You just know that these jerk offs are the kinds of people who will or do work <<awkward>> in a business that requires ties but doesn't necessarily require good salaries. Meanwhile <<comma>> their boss will be looking over their shoulder, <<run-on>> oops you didn't make that report out right, <<run-on again>> oops you were late by 2 minutes.
GROW UP! And stop pestering people for minor errors you arrogant %$&*!
Man, I get a kick out of that.
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2003 1:12 am
by Blue_Spawn
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
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2003 1:44 am
by [Syl]
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.
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2003 5:13 am
by Dromond
guest should apologize.
imo
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2003 5:40 am
by Blue_Spawn
Misunderstandings are normal.
Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2005 2:51 pm
by Warmark
i was surprised i actually liked it i didnt expect to
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 1:11 am
by dennisrwood
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.