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.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?
For Fortune's grace!
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Re: For Fortune's grace!
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Valerie was his niece.Ferdinand_otieno wrote: ↑21 Sep 2019, 00:03Yes, and a character named Victor Valorian has a daughter named Valerie Valorian.cristinaro wrote: ↑09 Sep 2019, 05:40I also remember I found myself chuckling at some of the character's names such as Peter Patrick Peterson or Victor Valerian.
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Agreed. Some words rolled off the tongue a bit easier than others
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Thank you for the correction.Kro92813 wrote: ↑22 Sep 2019, 10:24Valerie was his niece.Ferdinand_otieno wrote: ↑21 Sep 2019, 00:03Yes, and a character named Victor Valorian has a daughter named Valerie Valorian.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.
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Yes, words like fortunerifically have the opposite effect on my tongue.
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"Fortunerifically" was not one of them lol
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Lol that one was definitly a bit forced!
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That was one word that grated on my sensibilities throughout the book.
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Forced, but definitely catchy.
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I would definitely mind too much wordplay in any sequel.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.
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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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Too much of anything is not good!Ferdinand_otieno wrote: ↑25 Sep 2019, 01:23I would definitely mind too much wordplay in any sequel.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.
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Do you think pellucid succeeded with her use of words in this story?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.