If you could change one thing about the book?
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If you could change one thing about the book?
How would you use this opportunity? Or do you think the book is perfect as it is?
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What I want improved is the map. It's a bit dark and hard to read in my copy.
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The crazy old guy, right? I guess he was some kinda follower cum adviser to Meldorath.rahilshajahan wrote: ↑01 Oct 2020, 11:43 i would've definitely thrown some more light on that weird biomage. The guy remained a shadow throughout the book.
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I also thought about Galen seeming to be very one-dimensional, but the development of some other character is great. So I think it's something that happened because the author wanted to cast more light in some characters in this book.xsquare wrote: ↑02 Oct 2020, 04:16 I think the book could have done with a lot more character development. I know that this is only the first book, but it felt like the characters were rather one-dimensional? Galen doesn't even seem to be too affected by his experiences living in a war-torn country, and we didn't get to see more of Rowan's other traits besides him being 'mischievous' and 'playful'. I think if we had gotten better character development it'd be easier to root for them in the coming books too.
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Yeah, the author developed Lord Eldus really well only to give him such a tragic ending Still, Galen is (presumably) the main character of these novels, so I think it's only fair that he should get slightly more character development.gabrielletiemi wrote: ↑02 Oct 2020, 06:59I also thought about Galen seeming to be very one-dimensional, but the development of some other character is great. So I think it's something that happened because the author wanted to cast more light in some characters in this book.xsquare wrote: ↑02 Oct 2020, 04:16 I think the book could have done with a lot more character development. I know that this is only the first book, but it felt like the characters were rather one-dimensional? Galen doesn't even seem to be too affected by his experiences living in a war-torn country, and we didn't get to see more of Rowan's other traits besides him being 'mischievous' and 'playful'. I think if we had gotten better character development it'd be easier to root for them in the coming books too.
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Alabaster de Lasette, I think . His name comes up during his trial.Miriam Molina wrote: ↑01 Oct 2020, 13:22 I believe the biomage was Meldorath's teacher, someone like Dumbledore to Harry perhaps. I do wish he'd been given a name, though. Or did I miss it?
What I want improved is the map. It's a bit dark and hard to read in my copy.
And I would want more of the characters' background stories. There's not enough information, so sometimes it may cause confusion.
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Oh yes, Alabaster. I just reread that part. I wonder why Tysz did not use his name again when he escaped his cell. I wonder what Alabaster will be up to next.Sou Hi wrote: ↑02 Oct 2020, 23:41Alabaster de Lasette, I think . His name comes up during his trial.Miriam Molina wrote: ↑01 Oct 2020, 13:22 I believe the biomage was Meldorath's teacher, someone like Dumbledore to Harry perhaps. I do wish he'd been given a name, though. Or did I miss it?
What I want improved is the map. It's a bit dark and hard to read in my copy.
And I would want more of the characters' background stories. There's not enough information, so sometimes it may cause confusion.
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I really enjoyed Alabaster's part in the story, although it's not clear how he relates to the first book. I hope he makes a grand appearance (or maybe several) in the next books.Miriam Molina wrote: ↑03 Oct 2020, 02:12Oh yes, Alabaster. I just reread that part. I wonder why Tysz did not use his name again when he escaped his cell. I wonder what Alabaster will be up to next.Sou Hi wrote: ↑02 Oct 2020, 23:41Alabaster de Lasette, I think . His name comes up during his trial.Miriam Molina wrote: ↑01 Oct 2020, 13:22 I believe the biomage was Meldorath's teacher, someone like Dumbledore to Harry perhaps. I do wish he'd been given a name, though. Or did I miss it?
What I want improved is the map. It's a bit dark and hard to read in my copy.
And I would want more of the characters' background stories. There's not enough information, so sometimes it may cause confusion.
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