![]() ![]() I just liked this metaphor: If I could have remembered, at least some of the words would have been wrong: like hearing again a half-remembered favorite tale from childhood and finding it unsatisfying, or at least not as I’d remembered it. Most courtiers set peasants one degree above cows, and somewhat below their favorite horses. There was no ugly moment in a dark cellar where the countess wept and cried out protest while three wizards put the count to death, and then made court politics out of it.But any subversion is strictly in the Dragon's backstory.Įxplaining how Agnieska is as disposable as foot soldiers: “Of course. An unusual dilemma.Ī suggestion the novel may subvert the trope, No one was enchanted beyond saving in the songs. “Perhaps you’d rather he woke up remembering you doing your best to murder him?”I liked the idea that Agnieska is caught between the truth that she violently rejected Marik's "favors" but was offended by the idea he'd think she as acceded. “Do you mean to tell me you care what he thinks of you?” the Dragon demanded, an eyebrow rising. I’m sure he won’t have any difficulty swallowing that.” “Full of suitable enthusiasm on your part and the satisfaction of making a fool of me. Some of my favorite quotes (i.e., things I hilited):Ĭoncerning Prince Marik's visit “I’ll give him a memory of enjoying your favors,” the Dragon said. ![]()
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