For Fortune's grace!

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cristinaro wrote: 01 Sep 2019, 01:39 One of the things I absolutely loved about this book was the Echo language the characters sometimes use. Although there are only a few phrases such as "Crystal my ears!", "Fortunerifically lucky!", or "For Fortune's grace/favor!", they add a lot of savory and humor to the story. Did you like the author's invention of Echo-speech? Do you think she could add more words and phrases in a sequel?
Yes, I like the invention of Echo-speech. It's expected in such a book. I would have been disappointed if I didn't see any unique terms. I must commend the author for such creativity. I'm sure, if there's going to be a sequel, the author would introduce more Echo terminologies.
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I love it when authors do this! It adds just the right amount of flavor to the setting. However, I though it was sometimes overused: when it becomes a bit forceful it starts grating on my nerves and loses the effect.
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Ferdinand_otieno wrote: 21 Sep 2019, 00:03
cristinaro wrote: 09 Sep 2019, 05:40
gali wrote: 01 Sep 2019, 03:38 I loved those phrases! They added spice to the tale.

I do think she add more words and phrases in a sequel. I also liked the pans she used.
I also remember I found myself chuckling at some of the character's names such as Peter Patrick Peterson or Victor Valerian.
Yes, and a character named Victor Valorian has a daughter named Valerie Valorian.
Valerie was his niece.
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mariana90 wrote: 21 Sep 2019, 14:03 I love it when authors do this! It adds just the right amount of flavor to the setting. However, I though it was sometimes overused: when it becomes a bit forceful it starts grating on my nerves and loses the effect.
Agreed. Some words rolled off the tongue a bit easier than others
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Kro92813 wrote: 22 Sep 2019, 10:24
Ferdinand_otieno wrote: 21 Sep 2019, 00:03
cristinaro wrote: 09 Sep 2019, 05:40

I also remember I found myself chuckling at some of the character's names such as Peter Patrick Peterson or Victor Valerian.
Yes, and a character named Victor Valorian has a daughter named Valerie Valorian.
Valerie was his niece.
Thank you for the correction.
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Kro92813 wrote: 22 Sep 2019, 10:26
mariana90 wrote: 21 Sep 2019, 14:03 I love it when authors do this! It adds just the right amount of flavor to the setting. However, I though it was sometimes overused: when it becomes a bit forceful it starts grating on my nerves and loses the effect.
Agreed. Some words rolled off the tongue a bit easier than others
Yes, words like fortunerifically have the opposite effect on my tongue.
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Kro92813 wrote: 22 Sep 2019, 10:26
mariana90 wrote: 21 Sep 2019, 14:03 I love it when authors do this! It adds just the right amount of flavor to the setting. However, I though it was sometimes overused: when it becomes a bit forceful it starts grating on my nerves and loses the effect.
Agreed. Some words rolled off the tongue a bit easier than others
"Fortunerifically" was not one of them lol
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mariana90 wrote: 22 Sep 2019, 13:43
Kro92813 wrote: 22 Sep 2019, 10:26
mariana90 wrote: 21 Sep 2019, 14:03 I love it when authors do this! It adds just the right amount of flavor to the setting. However, I though it was sometimes overused: when it becomes a bit forceful it starts grating on my nerves and loses the effect.
Agreed. Some words rolled off the tongue a bit easier than others
"Fortunerifically" was not one of them lol
Lol that one was definitly a bit forced!
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mariana90 wrote: 22 Sep 2019, 13:43
Kro92813 wrote: 22 Sep 2019, 10:26
mariana90 wrote: 21 Sep 2019, 14:03 I love it when authors do this! It adds just the right amount of flavor to the setting. However, I though it was sometimes overused: when it becomes a bit forceful it starts grating on my nerves and loses the effect.
Agreed. Some words rolled off the tongue a bit easier than others
"Fortunerifically" was not one of them lol
That was one word that grated on my sensibilities throughout the book.
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Kro92813 wrote: 22 Sep 2019, 13:57
mariana90 wrote: 22 Sep 2019, 13:43
Kro92813 wrote: 22 Sep 2019, 10:26

Agreed. Some words rolled off the tongue a bit easier than others
"Fortunerifically" was not one of them lol
Lol that one was definitly a bit forced!
Forced, but definitely catchy.
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If she does add them to a future sequel I would hope she just doesn't overdo it. As much as I didn't love the made up words (I'll admit they were fitting, I just didnt love them), they do help add character to the world Pellucid has created. I would just hate for her to add too many and it gets to be a bit much.
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Kro92813 wrote: 24 Sep 2019, 21:16 If she does add them to a future sequel I would hope she just doesn't overdo it. As much as I didn't love the made up words (I'll admit they were fitting, I just didnt love them), they do help add character to the world Pellucid has created. I would just hate for her to add too many and it gets to be a bit much.
I would definitely mind too much wordplay in any sequel.
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"Language" is one way that an author uses to grab the attention of an audience. It is a tool that create a mood or makes a connection with a reader. I think I support this "usage" in this story

Similarly, I think that the language most times leave an impact on such a mind even afterwards.

Moreover, I think if more words are added in the sequel, it would enhance this effect on the reader.

Thank you for such a question.
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Ferdinand_otieno wrote: 25 Sep 2019, 01:23
Kro92813 wrote: 24 Sep 2019, 21:16 If she does add them to a future sequel I would hope she just doesn't overdo it. As much as I didn't love the made up words (I'll admit they were fitting, I just didnt love them), they do help add character to the world Pellucid has created. I would just hate for her to add too many and it gets to be a bit much.
I would definitely mind too much wordplay in any sequel.
Too much of anything is not good!
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Mr Benji wrote: 29 Sep 2019, 12:44 "Language" is one way that an author uses to grab the attention of an audience. It is a tool that create a mood or makes a connection with a reader. I think I support this "usage" in this story

Similarly, I think that the language most times leave an impact on such a mind even afterwards.

Moreover, I think if more words are added in the sequel, it would enhance this effect on the reader.

Thank you for such a question.
Do you think pellucid succeeded with her use of words in this story?
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