1) Do you think Locke can pull off his scheme of playing a Midnighter who is working with Don Salvara to capture the Thorn of Camorr? I mean, he is now playing two roles in this game - and thank goodness for that costume room the Gentlemen Bastards have!
Ok, for me the answer to this question is something that solely is author's choice. I'd say Locke can pull it off by taking into account his previous (and further) accomplishments but you never know what obstacles might be put in his way by the author.
2) Are you digging the detail the author has put into the alcoholic drinks in this story?
I'm always digging any alcohol details. :D
3) Who is this mysterious lady Gentlemen Bastard Sabetha and what does she mean to Locke?
I'm wondering the same thing, and this being my first reading, I'm wondering if she will even appear in the book - although I'm guessing at some point the childhood parts will catch up with the beginning of Locke's adult life, so I hope Sabetha will appear at some point.
4) Are you as creeped out over the use of Wraithstone to create Gentled animals as I am?
Oh yes I am. What I'm left wondering if that is really so easy to accomplish, how come nobody uses it as punishment? Or just for showing their evilness?
5) I got a kick out of child Locke's first meeting with Capa Barsavi and his daughter Nazca, which was shortly followed up in the story by Barsavi granting adult Locke permission to court his daughter! Where do you think that will lead? Can you see these two together?
Nope, I have a hard time seeing them together - but then again, it's too early to say so in the story.
6) Capa Barsavi is freaked out over rumors of The Gray King and, in fact, us readers are privy to a gruesome torture scene. The Gray King is knocking garristas off left and right. What do you think that means?
I must say I have no idea what will be the Gray King's part of the story (which makes it a good story for me, I hate it when I already think I know what will happen and it proves correct). Although, as soon as I saw the mention of the Gray King, I knew it was him following Locke's troop in their shenanigans.
7) In the Interlude: The Boy Who Cried for a Corpse, we learn that Father Chains owes an alchemist a favor, and that favor is a fresh corpse. He sets the boys to figuring out how to provide one, and they can't 'create' the corpse themselves. How did you like Locke's solution to this conundrum?
Ingenious! Especially the part where they earn back the money they needed to pay for the corpse. :)
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Ohh you think whatever it is that's following Locke and Co. is something to do with The Grey King? I didn't think of that possibility :) intriguing!
ReplyDeleteKaitharshayr, well, that was the only logical explanation for me once Grey King appeared in the story. Otherwise, we would have to expect another addition to the story. :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with your point about Nazca - I could never see that going on.
ReplyDeleteSimilarly with your comment about whoever is following Locke over the roofs being linked to the Grey King.
Lynn :D
Lynn, now that I got a bit further in the book, now especially I cannot see Nazca and Locke falling in love.
ReplyDeleteWhy isn't Wraitstone used as a punishment? I hadn't really thought about it until you mentioned the possibility....Humans are cruel animals, even within the bounds of the law.
ReplyDeletenrlymrtl, that's exactly what I was thinking. Humans are so cruel to each other and that seems like a horribly evil punishment without actually someone.
ReplyDeleteGod, I hope that doesn't happen to anyone later in the book... Considering the horrible torture we witnessed in the second part of the read along.
Hmm, I just noticed there is the crucial word of "killing" missing from my first sentence. :)
DeleteIt's supposed to say "without actually killing someone."
I never thought about using the Wraithstone on humans! If they did they would have a bunch of zombies walking around. Who would take care of them?
ReplyDeleteStephanie, I was thinking if the animals are docile and can be used in all situations without getting scared, I'm sure humans could work in the same situations. Without ever becoming upset and able to understand and do whatever you say to them.
DeleteBut basically, just destroying one's mind would be a terrible crime against that person, even if it got killed you afterwards.
I really should read what I write before I publish it. :)
DeleteIt's meant to say "if it got you killed afterwards." :)
Yeah, it would be ok if the humans could understand what you say to them. :)
DeleteThat was my guess. :)
DeleteInes, my response to so many of your comments is simple "just wait". ooohhh, the suspense is just about killing me!
ReplyDeleteredhead, that's well, awful! :) Now I'm anxious to know what happens next and which of my guesses are correct and which aren't.
DeleteI believe it said that Wraithstone used to be used as a punishment on humans, but not any longer. Given that detail, I imagine we'll probably encounter some "Gentled" humans eventually.
ReplyDeleteAbout why it's not typically used, I imagine that there are always some things that are considered too inhumane for any given society. Even in Camorr, where it's totally acceptable to watch prisoners get eaten by sharks, they've got to have some lines people generally don't cross, right?
There are so many unanswered questions right now, though, I can't wait to get into Part 3!
Allie, you're right about Gentling being probably too much even for the society of Camorr, but it doesn't need to be used only by people in power. It could be used by Capas as a type of punishment everyone would do anything to avoid.
ReplyDeleteAnd I agree, so many unanswered questions, and they just keep piling up. :)
I was surprised that Gentling is considered cruel and unusual, but at the same time, hanging, torturing, and otherwise abusing criminals is not. It's a lot less painful than getting eaten by sharks.
ReplyDeleteTrue, Grace.
DeleteHonestly, the most upsetting parts of the book for me are torture scenes (or descriptions of violent deaths).
I believe Gentling is so very problematic for me is that it is something I would consider the worst punishment, losing your soul and character while staying alive (yes, it doesn't hurt and you're not aware afterward but still, I shudder just thinking about it).
I don't see Nazca and Locke working out either. Besides, Locke's hiding way too much and that could get him in some real trouble if she were to find out. I'm interested to see how this one plays out though.
ReplyDeleteAmy, I believe the next part in the read along will clear this particular question.
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