Ashi✿TheAvidReader’s Comments (group member since Jun 04, 2020)

Ashi✿TheAvidReader’s comments from the Fantasy Reads group.

I myself have been away for a long time... Mikal, if you are still intrested, may I make you a mod?

I've read till Part 2 Authority... But I'm won't be able read furthur rn. I'm busy with shopping, preparations etc. so we'll talk after Diwali. Okay?

I really liked it. Especially the idea of 'platonic-soulmates'. Roger & Doger's sibling dynamic was to die for.
James Reed and his cronies were a bit 1D as villains so I didn't that.
Overall, I think the book was pretty good. Weird but good.

What did you think of this book? Best part? Worst part? Favorite character?

El wrote: "The new man [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ On one hand, I'm glad that Logen will meet Dogman n group, but I also don't want him separated from his current group. specially on such bad terms with Ferro...
Reunion with Ardee was awful because Abercrombie is an evil man. (hide spoiler)]

I've just read the first Glokta chapter... I'd be reading 1 or 2 ch/day from now on....

Okay, I'm closing this discussion.
Thankyou everyone for the suggestions, I'll make the poll...

Google Dussehra aka Vijayadashami for more info. (I did a very shitty job at explaining it)

Dussehra is a prominent Hindu festival. (It's wierd thinking that you don't know what DUSSEHRA is, and that it's not wierd for you to not know....)
Lord Ram defeated Ravan that day, so we celebrate victory of good over evil that day.
Celebrate= Burning an effigy of Ravana, some religious stuff, and eating delicious, unhealthy food...

Usually, after the fireworks and burning Ravan part, a huge feast is prepared, the entire neighborhood contributes money for the food, and we all gather in a nearby park, eat together. But like everything else, corona spoilt that too :(
This year everyone just observed fireworks and Ravan standing miles apart, then went home.

This is for me and El to Buddy Read 'Last Argument of Kings'.
Anyone else interested in participating in the discussion is welcomed to do so, but please use spoiler tags.

Charlotte wrote: "Save me by Mona Kasten
Or
Chain of gold by Cassandra Clare"

'Save Me' isn't a fantasy book...

You started 'Last Argument of Kings'??
I'll start tomorrow. Today's Dussehra so I'd be busy with the celebrations and stuff...

Aren't we gonna talk about Logen!? (view spoiler)[ And his DID?
Why do you think Logen and Bethod had the 'falling out'? I'm sure it must have been because of the Bloody-Nine. Logen became Bloody-Nine, almost killed Bethod. Bethod realized how 'dangerous' Logen is, and kicked him out...
Anyways, I find it difficult to see Logen as a killing-machine/monster. His image in my mind is like that of a scary-looking beast who just wanst a hug. (hide spoiler)]

Side-note ; Fantasy Books are generally more plot-driven, but this one has such Dynamic and 3D character!

I think my favorite subplot in this book was Glokta in Datoska. Especially that scene with Shickel (view spoiler)[ I wasn't expecting HER to be an Eater. And it took THREE practicles to overcome her shows how strong Eaters are. Seeing how she said she's one the less powerful Eaters. (hide spoiler)]

El wrote: "Ashi✿TheAvidReader wrote: "About West[spoilers removed]"
West : I'm kind of neutral towards him, I don't hate him and don't especially like him but although it's not my favorite, I like reading hi..."

Ladisla scene (view spoiler)[ Yes it was soo unexpected. The entire time I was feeling 'Why God! Why?! Why did West have to save that idiot?'. I was sure either he would be killed by the Northenmen/others, or he would do something stupid and get himself killed. I wasn't really expecting him to mature but even that would have been less surprising.
All his irritating existence, stupidity, and constant whining, already made me want to kill him. But then that scene with Cathil, combined with how I also remembered that he often rapes the maids and such in the palace too, (I remembered Sult's comment that he 'can't keep it in his pants' or something like that) God! I can't describe the level of bloodthirst I felt. I just wish his death could have been more painful and prolonged. (hide spoiler)]

El wrote: "Ashi✿TheAvidReader wrote: "The High Place [spoilers removed]"
My opinion on Bayaz : I think he's shady and definitely not perfect which I find great and so refreshing (the old wizard is always so ..."

Bayaz is complete opposite of the typical wizard guy, like Gandalf or Dumbledore. That's the reason why I like him.
(view spoiler)[ Your Quai theory crossed my mind too. I didn't notice it that much, but he was definitely acting weird. Antagonizing Bayaz, and being quiet or mean to others. And the way he talks about Khalul, and also, that one time he surprises Bayaz by properly telling the history story. But then Eater's need to eat human flesh regularly to function properly. Also, I'm not sure, but they can't eat normal food, right? And we see Quai eat stuff many times...
(I feel paranoid, overanalyzing every conversation and any small thing anyone does.)
As for Jezal as King, Bayaz sure has been giving him 'kingly' advice all through the journey. But I don't see how he could be the King. He isn't the first-born son and he is in Kings Own, so he won't even be in nomination when the open council votes. Also, all his 'ambition' is gone now. He just wants to lead a 'simple' life with Adree. But it isn't like characters in books ever get what they want. It is possible that Bayaz has some scheme in mind. And after the transformation in his personality (which I'm not sure yet if I prefer) he would certainly be a better king than initial Jezal would have been... (hide spoiler)]

El?

I'm alright. My exams are over (which were fine btw)
Hope you are well too....
I'm very free this whole week so anytime works for me!

Suggest here the books you'd like to see as BOTM November!

Dogman and group (view spoiler)[THRETREES DIED! I admit I really liked him but didn't care for him that much. Still, his death was sad. Unsuprising, but sad.
Dogman is the chief now. Yay!
And even now they don't know Logen is alive. After sooo much build up, the group's reunion with Logen better be EPIC! (hide spoiler)]