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"Finished up Farthest Shore. Absolutely wonderful prose. Social commentary felt heavier handed than in early books, but earnest. Great youth/mentor relationship. The exploration of a world losing its magic - the forgetfulness, loss of skill and mastery, absence of both grief and hope, the grey- really gave a lot of perfect language around depression. Resonated with a lot of memories. Getting a lot out of adult reread" — Feb 14, 2026 04:25PM
"Finished up Farthest Shore. Absolutely wonderful prose. Social commentary felt heavier handed than in early books, but earnest. Great youth/mentor relationship. The exploration of a world losing its magic - the forgetfulness, loss of skill and mastery, absence of both grief and hope, the grey- really gave a lot of perfect language around depression. Resonated with a lot of memories. Getting a lot out of adult reread" — Feb 14, 2026 04:25PM
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“People often prolong their own suffering by maintaining old habits. The goddess was, perhaps, no different — she sought to preserve something that had once given her happiness. Or, you know, she didn’t. Not all stories are true.”
― The Silence of Unworthy Gods
― The Silence of Unworthy Gods
“There is no shame in wanting to be alone yet also wanting the comfort and the strength of your brethren.”
― The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook
― The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook
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