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Re: She's an interesting combination of tropes, one might say... Camilla Send a noteboard - 28/07/2010 02:15:24 PM
I think she brings an interesting dynamic with her. She is infuriating, yes, but not in the way Dobby is. I keep wondering what her motives are. Is she taunting Harry, seeing how far she can push him, or is she simply drunk and not aware of the effect of her words? It is interesting that she so blithely insults Petunia's sister, for example, and Petunia by extension, in her talk of bad blood.

Part of her - the almost military manner, the strong suggestions that she's a life-long bachelor, her dogs - fits in with a type of woman one encounters at times in British books (not so much in books from elsewhere, though :P ). But generally those women are tough but fair, and think highly of sportsmanship (in sports or elsewhere). McGonagall fits the description almost to a T (funny expression, that), and in books like Enid Blyton's or Agatha Christie's (yes, so I read much more of those than of actual respected literature, sue me :P ) there's tons of these women.


Yes. They tend to be upper-class, though. Marge is decidedly middle class, going by Vernon and Petunia. Although she does wear tweed, which would suggest she might belong in that group of women after all. Hmmm.

But since Marge is Vernon's sister here, Rowling seems to omit the tough-but-fair thing, and gives her a mean and petty streak instead, and lets her cuddle and shamelessly spoil Dudley, which makes for an odd combination with the rest.


Hmmm, yes.

Her motives are unclear as well, I agree. Neither her apparent love for Dudley nor her hate for Harry make too much sense (though obviously Vernon will have told her all kinds of lies about Harry). Some people simply like to pick on others because they're bored or to make conversation, and I guess Rowling made her like that.


I have her pegged as a mean drunk at the moment. She seems to get more vicious the more cognac she imbibes.

I like it when Harry finally takes a stand. In fact, his ``I've had enough!'' had my full support. Usually when Harry stands up for himself/someone else, I am less inclined to support him, as it is clearly the wrong reaction most of the time. But here it was spot on. Not very good for long term planning, of course, but the reaction was appropriate to (and understandable in light of) the provocation. I'll get back to that in the writing style section.

It's definitely an early sign of his troubles keeping his temper under control, which will keep getting him into trouble until very late in the series. He had full justification, but then he often does later as well, that's kind of besides the point. I wonder if Rowling was already planning that to become as big a problem as it does later...


True, although we have already seen it in the first book (not so much in the second?) in his reaction to Snape, especially.

Regarding Harry, I have also always been rather intrigued by how Neville's name is the first to spring to his mind when he is trying to remain incognito. This is interesting in part in view of later revelation that Neville could have had Harry's place if Voldemort had gone for him, but mainly because it offers straaaaaange insights into the deep dark recesses of Harry's subconscious. What those are I am not prepared to say.

Yeah, not very flattering to Neville, that. Harry respects Neville more than most people do, but still not very much yet at this point, I dare say.


Hmmm. Maybe. Do you think that is why he picked his name? Could it be that he identifies with him at this point? That he feels powerless and friendless and that that ties him to Neville in some way?

I wonder what made the Dursleys promise to take Harry back, whether Petunia worked her "he's staying" magic, like she does later (book 5?), or whether they were so desperate to get the strange magical people out of their house they would agree to anything.

I think the Dursleys for all their mistreatment and abuse of Harry are still reluctant to kick their cousin out or refuse to let him come back. It's only when his presence there starts to actually endanger the rest of the family in book five, that kicking him out is on the table.


Probably.

The traits that will make Fudge dangerous later on are there, but only in a rather benevolent state. I am not sure how to explain it better. I'm thinking of how he dismisses the problem of Harry's underage magic and bends the rules in order to get it his way. Because they are helping, rather than hindering, Harry, it is not as salient.

Yeah, his pomposity and patronizing attitude are clear here, as is his tendency to shy away from difficult problems.


Indeed. Of course, we saw his bad side when Hagrid was imprisoned in the last book, so we already know it is there.
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The Great Harry Potter Re-read: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Legolas - 28/07/2010 12:00:14 PM 2756 Views
Chapters 1-3. *NM* Legolas - 28/07/2010 12:01:10 PM 939 Views
Characters. Legolas - 28/07/2010 12:03:36 PM 1590 Views
Aunt Marge Camilla - 28/07/2010 01:13:34 PM 1500 Views
She's an interesting combination of tropes, one might say... Legolas - 28/07/2010 01:40:37 PM 1842 Views
Re: She's an interesting combination of tropes, one might say... Camilla - 28/07/2010 02:15:24 PM 1664 Views
Stan Shunpike. Legolas - 28/07/2010 02:01:46 PM 1648 Views
Re: Stan Shunpike. Camilla - 28/07/2010 02:19:41 PM 1553 Views
True, I forgot Mundungus. And, arguably, Snape. Legolas - 28/07/2010 02:46:38 PM 1522 Views
Re: True, I forgot Mundungus. And, arguably, Snape. Camilla - 28/07/2010 02:50:20 PM 1477 Views
If I'm not mistaken Mark - 30/07/2010 04:36:18 PM 1524 Views
Re: True, I forgot Mundungus. And, arguably, Snape. Tor - 07/08/2010 02:53:43 PM 1750 Views
I think, maybe, it's comparing with other wizarding schools in the world. Rebekah - 08/08/2010 11:35:31 AM 1635 Views
It's not entirely clear, true. Legolas - 08/08/2010 02:44:50 PM 1667 Views
Incorrect Dark Knight - 28/07/2010 04:17:09 PM 1528 Views
Re: Incorrect Camilla - 28/07/2010 06:11:12 PM 1706 Views
Re: Incorrect Dark Knight - 28/07/2010 06:35:31 PM 1607 Views
Colin Creevey is working class. Rebekah - 28/07/2010 06:32:45 PM 1536 Views
Correct me if I'm wrong Dark Knight - 28/07/2010 06:38:20 PM 1491 Views
Ah, that's a good point. Rebekah - 28/07/2010 06:43:00 PM 1492 Views
True Dark Knight - 28/07/2010 06:50:30 PM 1574 Views
Judging by his father's profession, yes. Legolas - 28/07/2010 06:53:02 PM 1576 Views
Re: Judging by his father's profession, yes. Camilla - 28/07/2010 07:34:41 PM 1415 Views
Right. Elaine - 29/07/2010 02:28:34 PM 1540 Views
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Themes, if we can discern any already this early in the book. *NM* Legolas - 28/07/2010 12:04:47 PM 883 Views
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And the beginning of "appearances can be deceiving". Rebekah - 02/08/2010 11:48:36 PM 1486 Views
First impressions on the news of Sirius Black's escape. *NM* Legolas - 28/07/2010 12:05:26 PM 883 Views
Aaaah, Sirius. Camilla - 28/07/2010 01:21:32 PM 1634 Views
Re: Aaaah, Sirius. Legolas - 28/07/2010 01:44:50 PM 1624 Views
Re: Aaaah, Sirius. Camilla - 28/07/2010 02:22:17 PM 1404 Views
I was talking about that, yes, among other things. Legolas - 28/07/2010 07:00:08 PM 1468 Views
Re: I was talking about that, yes, among other things. Camilla - 28/07/2010 07:03:11 PM 1716 Views
Thats easy really Dark Knight - 28/07/2010 02:05:26 PM 1471 Views
Writing style. Legolas - 28/07/2010 12:07:24 PM 1650 Views
It is a better book. Camilla - 28/07/2010 02:00:54 PM 1504 Views
Its much more mature writing style I think Dark Knight - 28/07/2010 02:09:33 PM 1715 Views
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Foreshadowings, details that turn out to be important, etc. *NM* Legolas - 28/07/2010 12:08:07 PM 819 Views
That is very well done in this book, I thought. Camilla - 28/07/2010 02:08:21 PM 1467 Views
Dont foget the most important foreshadowing! Dark Knight - 28/07/2010 02:15:35 PM 1426 Views
not yet. Camilla - 28/07/2010 02:23:28 PM 1436 Views
What am I doing today? I need some more sleep! Dark Knight - 28/07/2010 02:36:54 PM 1430 Views
Re: That is very well done in this book, I thought. Rebekah - 03/08/2010 05:54:06 PM 1485 Views
Chapters 4-6. *NM* Legolas - 28/07/2010 01:11:45 PM 799 Views
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LupinLupinLupinLupinLupinLupin! Camilla - 29/07/2010 11:48:55 AM 1588 Views
Hmmm I'm wondering...is Lupin one of your fav characters? *NM* Dark Knight - 29/07/2010 02:36:20 PM 775 Views
Could be, could be. Camilla - 29/07/2010 02:37:41 PM 1472 Views
Well it was subtle so I don't think many people will catch it *NM* Dark Knight - 29/07/2010 02:41:38 PM 780 Views
Subtlety is what I do *NM* Camilla - 29/07/2010 02:43:00 PM 771 Views
He is so lovely. Rebekah - 03/08/2010 06:00:26 PM 1575 Views
Re: He is so lovely. Camilla - 03/08/2010 06:10:34 PM 1518 Views
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I don't think it's too early. StormCrow - 30/07/2010 06:26:15 PM 1405 Views
I don't think it's too early to argue that. Rebekah - 03/08/2010 06:02:17 PM 1643 Views
Re: Is it premature to argue Harry's starting to get alienated from Ron and Hermione here? Camilla - 08/08/2010 11:05:02 AM 1357 Views
Themes. *NM* Legolas - 29/07/2010 10:24:31 AM 713 Views
Death and fear of death Camilla - 29/07/2010 11:51:25 AM 1452 Views
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"Plotting" might be a more interesting discussion point Camilla - 29/07/2010 11:57:20 AM 1549 Views
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Re: I was amazed at all the tiny details Camilla - 29/07/2010 03:27:04 PM 1488 Views
Introduction of the Dementors. *NM* Legolas - 29/07/2010 10:26:59 AM 789 Views
They are Rowling's most terrifying creation Camilla - 29/07/2010 12:00:34 PM 1450 Views
Without his knowledge or consent of course *NM* Dark Knight - 29/07/2010 02:31:47 PM 757 Views
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I thinking something thats a little off topic Dark Knight - 29/07/2010 02:40:36 PM 1420 Views
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Mission accomplished. Camilla - 29/07/2010 02:48:35 PM 1504 Views
Yippee! Dark Knight - 29/07/2010 02:52:16 PM 1403 Views
And among her most original, I'd say. Legolas - 30/07/2010 01:53:25 PM 1462 Views
Re: "He's at Hogwarts." Cockatiel of Doom - 04/08/2010 11:51:05 PM 1395 Views
Re: "He's at Hogwarts." Camilla - 04/08/2010 11:52:55 PM 1535 Views
I don't know the answer, but a good place to look would be... (book 4 spoilers) Legolas - 05/08/2010 12:33:20 AM 1430 Views
Indeed, but.... ~spoileriffic for Book 4~ Elaine - 05/08/2010 02:19:22 PM 1439 Views
Good point. Cockatiel of Doom - 05/08/2010 11:06:10 PM 1494 Views
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Re: Characters. Camilla - 30/07/2010 02:50:07 PM 1321 Views
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Yeah, he knew because of Sirius' little slip. StormCrow - 30/07/2010 06:27:36 PM 1414 Views
I doubt Sirius had to actually say that it was Lupin though. aria - 31/07/2010 04:33:38 AM 1411 Views
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Plotting and writing. *NM* Legolas - 30/07/2010 02:08:03 PM 676 Views
She is getting good at misdirection Camilla - 30/07/2010 02:50:40 PM 1358 Views
Other things you want to comment on. *NM* Legolas - 30/07/2010 02:13:36 PM 795 Views
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Good spell and great scene with the Bogart. StormCrow - 30/07/2010 06:19:16 PM 1438 Views
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Characters. Legolas - 02/08/2010 12:50:36 PM 1511 Views
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Plotting and writing. *NM* Legolas - 02/08/2010 12:50:56 PM 659 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. Camilla - 02/08/2010 01:36:49 PM 1635 Views
I caught that too. aria - 02/08/2010 02:50:03 PM 1314 Views
I think it's just an unfortunate way of expressing herself. Legolas - 02/08/2010 02:53:26 PM 1398 Views
Re: I caught that too. Camilla - 02/08/2010 02:53:48 PM 1444 Views
I suspect.... Elaine - 03/08/2010 03:17:32 PM 1584 Views
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I agree aria - 03/08/2010 05:25:10 PM 1445 Views
Re: I agree Camilla - 03/08/2010 05:26:15 PM 1515 Views
Mmmkay. Elaine - 04/08/2010 02:39:14 PM 1492 Views
Trelawny's Predictions StormCrow - 02/08/2010 02:56:53 PM 1403 Views
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Other things - the Marauder's Map, background story on Sirius and the Potters,... *NM* Legolas - 02/08/2010 12:52:30 PM 787 Views
The Marauder's Map seems to be able to do more on this first view than later on... Legolas - 02/08/2010 01:23:19 PM 1528 Views
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I think she did a good job of getting the map out of Harry's hands aria - 02/08/2010 02:44:13 PM 1443 Views
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It's not that the map was wrong - on the contrary (book 4 spoilers). Legolas - 02/08/2010 02:47:55 PM 1356 Views
Oh, I see what you are saying. aria - 02/08/2010 02:56:38 PM 1376 Views
Re: It's not that the map was wrong - on the contrary (book 4 spoilers). Camilla - 02/08/2010 02:57:55 PM 1503 Views
No, you and Aria seem to be right - only Harry himself is depicted in miniature. Legolas - 02/08/2010 03:28:11 PM 1455 Views
Re: No, you and Aria seem to be right - only Harry himself is depicted in miniature. Camilla - 02/08/2010 03:31:14 PM 1368 Views
I never got the impression that they were all in miniature. StormCrow - 02/08/2010 03:09:10 PM 1457 Views
Agree about the Twins and my take on Harry's impression of James. StormCrow - 02/08/2010 02:50:11 PM 1421 Views
Re: Other things - the Marauder's Map, background story on Sirius and the Potters,... Camilla - 02/08/2010 01:36:56 PM 1363 Views
What if Dark Knight - 02/08/2010 11:50:28 PM 1270 Views
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Characters. Legolas - 03/08/2010 05:25:47 PM 1412 Views
Re: Characters. Camilla - 03/08/2010 05:29:32 PM 1517 Views
Re: Characters. Rebekah - 08/08/2010 02:21:17 PM 1447 Views
Re: Characters. Camilla - 08/08/2010 02:23:35 PM 1555 Views
OK. I don't like how one-sided the Slytherins are. Rebekah - 08/08/2010 02:30:22 PM 1507 Views
Agreed. Camilla - 08/08/2010 02:37:18 PM 1432 Views
Re: Agreed. Rebekah - 08/08/2010 02:45:30 PM 1424 Views
Re: Agreed. Camilla - 08/08/2010 02:49:59 PM 1409 Views
There are only three named girls in his year in Gryffindor, that I'm aware of. Legolas - 08/08/2010 03:08:51 PM 1424 Views
Re: There are only three named girls in his year in Gryffindor, that I'm aware of. Rebekah - 08/08/2010 03:12:23 PM 1431 Views
But the Sorting Hat decides, and they can't refuse students that I'm aware of... Legolas - 08/08/2010 03:06:53 PM 1617 Views
Re: But the Sorting Hat decides, and they can't refuse students that I'm aware of... Camilla - 08/08/2010 03:10:28 PM 1441 Views
Agreed. Legolas - 08/08/2010 03:03:19 PM 1498 Views
Re: 200 people aria - 09/08/2010 12:09:53 AM 1429 Views
Well. Rebekah - 09/08/2010 08:21:24 AM 1531 Views
True aria - 09/08/2010 02:02:52 PM 1543 Views
we were discussing her numbers in the other thread Deadsy - 12/08/2010 12:49:29 AM 1671 Views
Plotting and writing. *NM* Legolas - 03/08/2010 05:26:12 PM 758 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. Camilla - 03/08/2010 05:31:43 PM 1538 Views
Crookshanks. Rebekah - 08/08/2010 02:22:36 PM 1436 Views
Yes Camilla - 08/08/2010 02:25:12 PM 1406 Views
I knew I saw this somewhere. nossy - 09/08/2010 08:16:01 PM 1350 Views
Re: I knew I saw this somewhere. Camilla - 09/08/2010 09:01:18 PM 1500 Views
pedant. nossy - 09/08/2010 09:27:25 PM 1522 Views
Did they come out and explain Crookshanks? StormCrow - 11/08/2010 04:20:18 PM 1513 Views
Re: Did they come out and explain Crookshanks? Camilla - 11/08/2010 04:21:37 PM 1335 Views
Thanks, thought I was loosing it... well, maybe I am, but I can still read. StormCrow - 11/08/2010 04:26:31 PM 1582 Views
The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. *NM* Legolas - 03/08/2010 05:26:37 PM 786 Views
Re: The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. Camilla - 03/08/2010 05:36:35 PM 1502 Views
Re: The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. Legolas - 03/08/2010 05:48:57 PM 1556 Views
Re: The Quidditch Cup, and anything else you want to discuss. Camilla - 03/08/2010 05:57:06 PM 1456 Views
For Quidditch fans, this is probably the best book. Legolas - 03/08/2010 05:38:49 PM 1404 Views
spoilers in headlines, mister! Camilla - 03/08/2010 05:43:22 PM 1482 Views
I really enjoyed the first quidditch match. aria - 03/08/2010 05:40:37 PM 1361 Views
Jordan's commenting is always great. Legolas - 03/08/2010 06:00:12 PM 1462 Views
Re: Jordan's commenting is always great. Camilla - 03/08/2010 06:18:01 PM 1667 Views
Re: I really enjoyed the first quidditch match. Camilla - 03/08/2010 06:02:53 PM 1427 Views
Chapters 16-18. *NM* Legolas - 28/07/2010 01:13:11 PM 803 Views
Characters. Legolas - 04/08/2010 04:16:39 PM 1470 Views
Re: Characters. Camilla - 04/08/2010 05:18:56 PM 1459 Views
Re. Sirius. Elaine - 05/08/2010 02:40:41 PM 1588 Views
Witnessing and getting the truth through to Harry. StormCrow - 05/08/2010 10:00:34 PM 1479 Views
Hm. Rebekah - 08/08/2010 02:58:46 PM 1341 Views
Re: Hm. Camilla - 08/08/2010 03:01:48 PM 1262 Views
Re: Hm. Rebekah - 08/08/2010 03:07:29 PM 1491 Views
Re: Hm. Camilla - 08/08/2010 03:12:48 PM 1375 Views
OK Rebekah - 08/08/2010 03:15:10 PM 1412 Views
Re: OK Camilla - 08/08/2010 03:16:23 PM 1491 Views
Plotting and writing. Legolas - 04/08/2010 04:18:52 PM 1341 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. Camilla - 04/08/2010 05:18:04 PM 1225 Views
Heh. Rebekah - 08/08/2010 03:05:16 PM 1483 Views
Other thoughts. *NM* Legolas - 04/08/2010 04:19:15 PM 899 Views
Re: Other thoughts. Camilla - 04/08/2010 05:19:45 PM 1368 Views
Re: Other thoughts. Rebekah - 08/08/2010 03:09:23 PM 1520 Views
Re: Other thoughts. Camilla - 08/08/2010 03:11:43 PM 1467 Views
Re: Other thoughts. Rebekah - 08/08/2010 03:14:04 PM 1295 Views
Re: Other thoughts. Camilla - 08/08/2010 03:15:51 PM 1340 Views
Chapters 19-20. *NM* Legolas - 28/07/2010 01:13:27 PM 762 Views
Characters. Legolas - 05/08/2010 02:40:22 PM 1249 Views
Re: Characters. Camilla - 05/08/2010 02:45:53 PM 1718 Views
See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) Legolas - 05/08/2010 03:04:24 PM 1791 Views
Re: See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) Camilla - 05/08/2010 03:13:21 PM 1524 Views
Re: See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) Legolas - 05/08/2010 03:54:31 PM 1899 Views
Re: See my sudden realizations on Snape... (spoilers books 4, 6 & 7) Camilla - 05/08/2010 05:01:52 PM 1717 Views
Something I've only just realized about Snape... (massive book six and seven spoilers) Legolas - 05/08/2010 02:53:15 PM 1518 Views
I didn't think of that! Of course you are right! Camilla - 05/08/2010 02:58:45 PM 1477 Views
Plotting and writing. *NM* Legolas - 05/08/2010 02:40:42 PM 652 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. Camilla - 05/08/2010 02:48:02 PM 1597 Views
I think it's a good thing she explains her clues. Legolas - 05/08/2010 03:09:59 PM 1455 Views
Re: I think it's a good thing she explains her clues. Camilla - 05/08/2010 03:16:37 PM 1440 Views
Ah, yes, my bad. Legolas - 05/08/2010 04:02:26 PM 1399 Views
Other thoughts. *NM* Legolas - 05/08/2010 02:41:01 PM 718 Views
killing Camilla - 05/08/2010 02:48:33 PM 1340 Views
Yeah, I noted the same thing. (spoilers for rest of series) Legolas - 05/08/2010 03:12:15 PM 1553 Views
Re: Yeah, I noted the same thing. (spoilers for rest of series) Camilla - 05/08/2010 03:18:12 PM 1359 Views
Chapters 21-22. *NM* Legolas - 28/07/2010 01:13:42 PM 735 Views
And for the last time in this book... characters? *NM* Legolas - 06/08/2010 05:03:30 PM 800 Views
Re: And for the last time in this book... characters? Camilla - 06/08/2010 06:26:23 PM 1440 Views
Plotting and writing. Legolas - 06/08/2010 05:04:14 PM 1266 Views
Re: Plotting and writing. Camilla - 06/08/2010 06:27:54 PM 1308 Views
I normally don't care for time travel. aria - 07/08/2010 01:20:13 AM 1512 Views
And everything else you noticed and want to comment on. *NM* Legolas - 06/08/2010 05:04:46 PM 816 Views
Re: And everything else you noticed and want to comment on. Camilla - 06/08/2010 06:28:40 PM 1451 Views
I love the very very end. aria - 07/08/2010 01:23:02 AM 1622 Views
Re: I love the very very end. Camilla - 07/08/2010 08:49:50 AM 1444 Views
Overall thoughts. *NM* Legolas - 28/07/2010 01:14:03 PM 772 Views
Character development. Legolas - 28/07/2010 01:17:20 PM 1340 Views
Harry develops by leaps and bounds Dark Knight - 28/07/2010 02:13:10 PM 1370 Views
Overarching plot and themes. *NM* Legolas - 28/07/2010 01:18:27 PM 723 Views
Things Are Not What They Seem Camilla - 01/08/2010 11:15:23 PM 1331 Views
Rebekah - 02/08/2010 11:51:52 PM 1453 Views
Re: Camilla - 02/08/2010 11:58:30 PM 1405 Views
How good a book is this - compared to the rest of the series, and compared to YA books in general? *NM* Legolas - 28/07/2010 01:19:06 PM 782 Views
I'd say it is one of the best in the series Camilla - 02/08/2010 10:23:49 AM 1330 Views
Absolutely. Seriana Sedai - 05/08/2010 08:15:20 PM 1497 Views
More of a question, really Camilla - 01/08/2010 10:40:23 PM 1398 Views
I think this is situational and a sad commentary on his home life. StormCrow - 02/08/2010 03:01:49 PM 1240 Views
Well, but the question still remains Camilla - 02/08/2010 03:04:01 PM 1354 Views
Oh, got it. StormCrow - 02/08/2010 03:12:47 PM 1423 Views
Ah, interesting Camilla - 02/08/2010 03:50:41 PM 1486 Views
The problem came down to actually doing the work. StormCrow - 02/08/2010 03:54:21 PM 1401 Views
I never had any. Elaine - 03/08/2010 03:25:07 PM 1367 Views
I'm finding this one more difficult to discuss. Rebekah - 03/08/2010 05:38:01 PM 1405 Views
Apparently you are not alone in that. Camilla - 03/08/2010 05:48:13 PM 1518 Views
I suppose this is more or less the right place for this. Cockatiel of Doom - 04/08/2010 11:59:45 PM 1471 Views
Hehehe Camilla - 05/08/2010 12:14:38 AM 1429 Views
I had totally forgotten about that choir and the Ray Bradbury reference. Legolas - 05/08/2010 12:37:09 AM 1307 Views
Okay, so possibly a Shakespeare reference also used by Bradbury. Whatever. *NM* Legolas - 05/08/2010 12:37:56 AM 706 Views
Possibly? It's the witches in Macbeth. *NM* Rebekah - 05/08/2010 08:36:20 AM 719 Views
Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. nossy - 09/08/2010 06:46:26 PM 1323 Views
Re: Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. Camilla - 09/08/2010 07:16:37 PM 1537 Views
Re: Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. nossy - 09/08/2010 07:57:02 PM 1342 Views
Re: Since I'm being scolded, I'll try to focus. Camilla - 09/08/2010 08:00:01 PM 1415 Views
Suggestions for the re-read. Rebekah - 28/07/2010 06:14:49 PM 1524 Views
I was wondering when this would come up Camilla - 28/07/2010 06:39:01 PM 1367 Views
I knew I was gonna forget something. Legolas - 28/07/2010 06:55:50 PM 1506 Views
Perhaps Camilla - 29/07/2010 09:29:53 AM 1420 Views
I considered that, but it seemed overly non-trusting, and nobody has posted in them yet? *NM* Legolas - 29/07/2010 10:12:23 AM 619 Views
Yet Camilla - 29/07/2010 10:13:44 AM 1453 Views
<Tattoos "Poor Impulse Control" on your forehead> Tim - 29/07/2010 11:00:07 AM 1509 Views
I may be missing a reference Camilla - 29/07/2010 11:03:47 AM 1378 Views
The villain is a huge Aleutian man with such a tattoo. *NM* Tim - 29/07/2010 11:09:30 AM 750 Views
I think a little break might be a good idea. Give people a chance to catch up. Rebekah - 02/08/2010 11:46:13 PM 1448 Views
Re: I think a little break might be a good idea. Give people a chance to catch up. Camilla - 02/08/2010 11:59:20 PM 1415 Views
I think I should make clear, just in case, that I don't mean immediately. Rebekah - 03/08/2010 05:11:26 PM 1365 Views
Yes Camilla - 03/08/2010 05:13:10 PM 1382 Views
Your patience is admirable. *NM* Legolas - 03/08/2010 05:15:45 PM 706 Views
There are no words *NM* Camilla - 03/08/2010 05:16:51 PM 785 Views
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