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Darby Allred
is 70% done
IT JUST CLICKED!!!! This was a pleasant read with some symbols until now… I read a scene where the symbols all have woven together and the meaning has deepened. No spoilers but it is more than just an 19th century romance. At first I categorized it with others books of that era but now I see that it is much deeper in meaning. Our perception travels in line with Anados. We are learning alongside him about truths.
— May 09, 2026 08:49PM
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Darby Allred
is 81% done
The poetry in this book is emotional & epic.
Speaking of a ballad where brothers prepare to give their lives to defeat a foe
“and our life we throw to our people back to live with a further store.
We leave it them that there be no lack
in the land where we live no more.
O well for him who break his dream
with the blow that ends the strife
and waking knows
the peace that flows
around the noise of life.”
— May 09, 2026 09:00PM
Speaking of a ballad where brothers prepare to give their lives to defeat a foe
“and our life we throw to our people back to live with a further store.
We leave it them that there be no lack
in the land where we live no more.
O well for him who break his dream
with the blow that ends the strife
and waking knows
the peace that flows
around the noise of life.”
Darby Allred
is 34% done
So much better than the first time around. The pacing is great, the rich visuals are delicious and there are lots of things to mull over in between readings.
— May 08, 2026 06:35AM
Darby Allred
is starting
After two years and a good portion of the book through, I have decided to restart. The language is advanced. I remember liking it but also being often confused. I’ve spent a lot of time priming my mind with other books written around the same time, so as I’ve restarted, I can already tell I have improved my comprehension. I think I will enjoy it even more.
— May 06, 2026 08:41AM
