Apollo's Raven, The War Against Fate?
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Apollo's Raven, The War Against Fate?
Do you think, Apollo's Raven is a war against fate?
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But as to your first question, I think this is where Marcellus differs from Catrin. As the book progresses, he becomes enamored with the Celtic way of life and sees it as superior to the Roman one. Also, Rome isn't threatened like Catrin's home is, so he doesn't have as much at stake. My prediction is that in the future he might betray the Romans.
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I think Marcellus was feeling the effects of being besotted by Catrin. I expect as he recovers from his wounds he will realize he has missed the comforts of home. Their Civilization was superior in some respects - they had baths! Unfortunate for the Iron Age people in those times but the Romans made a lot of improvements during the time until about 410AD. At which time England fell back to separate warring tribes. They provided the foundation for major roads, plants, animals and a new religion. Some of those roads were converted into Motorways (highways) in more modern times.AliceofX wrote: ↑18 Sep 2018, 11:08 War against fate is a really good description of Apollo's Raven. After all, they are trying to stop a prophecy from turning into reality.
But as to your first question, I think this is where Marcellus differs from Catrin. As the book progresses, he becomes enamored with the Celtic way of life and sees it as superior to the Roman one. Also, Rome isn't threatened like Catrin's home is, so he doesn't have as much at stake. My prediction is that in the future he might betray the Romans.
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As Catrin and Marcellus are in love, I don’t think their parents would allow them to live their story as they have to put the people and countries first.
Personally, I think that they should fight for what they believe in.
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I agree with your way of thinking. Seems to me that Marcellus was never really that interested in Catrin. Sure, he wants her to come home with him, but I think he sees this mostly as a measure to ensure she is not harmed in coming invasions. I'm still not convinced that he truly loves her.Britty01 wrote: ↑18 Sep 2018, 23:34 I think Marcellus was feeling the effects of being besotted by Catrin. I expect as he recovers from his wounds he will realize he has missed the comforts of home. Their Civilization was superior in some respects - they had baths! Unfortunate for the Iron Age people in those times but the Romans made a lot of improvements during the time until about 410AD. At which time England fell back to separate warring tribes. They provided the foundation for major roads, plants, animals and a new religion. Some of those roads were converted into Motorways (highways) in more modern times.
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It seems that Catrin makes the greater sacrifices in this book. Marcellus seems more of a physical lover and physical protector. Catrin seems willing to risk much more including her white raven in order to preserve Marcellus's life. I wasn't so sure when I came to the end of the book whether she saw them together after she saved him or not.CommMayo wrote: ↑23 Sep 2018, 16:58
I agree with your way of thinking. Seems to me that Marcellus was never really that interested in Catrin. Sure, he wants her to come home with him, but I think he sees this mostly as a measure to ensure she is not harmed in coming invasions. I'm still not convinced that he truly loves her.
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I got the feeling that there was going to be a big rift between them after the end of the first book.jgraney8 wrote: ↑27 Sep 2018, 20:05It seems that Catrin makes the greater sacrifices in this book. Marcellus seems more of a physical lover and physical protector. Catrin seems willing to risk much more including her white raven in order to preserve Marcellus's life. I wasn't so sure when I came to the end of the book whether she saw them together after she saved him or not.CommMayo wrote: ↑23 Sep 2018, 16:58
I agree with your way of thinking. Seems to me that Marcellus was never really that interested in Catrin. Sure, he wants her to come home with him, but I think he sees this mostly as a measure to ensure she is not harmed in coming invasions. I'm still not convinced that he truly loves her.
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