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Culhwch · 28th October 2005, 03:05 PM

Right, some of the things I've been dying to talk about....

The Hound - do we accept that he is dead? I've been saying it for awhile now (the one thing I may have gotten right), and I saw nothing but proof of the fact in AFfC. And it just plain makes sense, I think. Is anyone holding hope that the brother on Quiet Isle was a dirty liar and that the Hound will be ressurected two books hence, in a battle against unGregor?

On the topic of the Mountain That Screams A Lot... He has obviously been 'ressurected' by Qyburn, as his offer to Cersei in her last PoV would seem to show. Why did she refuse having an undead(?) champion to fight for her innocence?

Davos. Did Manderley kill him? I doubt it. I think Manderley, wily, fat bastard that he is, was foxing with the 'Onion Knight''s head and hands and is either working with Stannis via Davos, or else is working off his own bat to get his son back, and then maybe rebel against Bolton to the north, or the Ironmen at Moat Cailin. In any case, GRRM's final note would point to Davos being alive. Unless we watch him travel to White Harbour and get the chop...

The Prince That Was Promised. I never liked the idea that Jon was the PtwP, or that it would be some progeny of Jon and Dany. I think Aemon is right. Dany is the Princess that was Promised. Whether she fulfills the prophecy - I think the Mage's words in the final chapter were foreshadowing a departure or complete failure where that prophecy was concerned.

General thoughts. I liked Brienne's chapters much more than I thought I would. Actually, they were probably my favourites, with Jaime's. I liked that Pod joined up with her, and thought the scene at the Whispers was particularly strong. And I liked Ser Hyle, too. Cersei certainly didn't get the 'other side' treatment Jaime got in ASoS - before I merely disliked her, now I think her abhorrent. She's going quite mad, I believe. Interesting to see how it all pans out. And after beginning this series hating the Lannisters root and branch, I found I really liked Ser Daven Lannister, and a number of Jaime's comrades in arms.

Well, that's probably long enough for the nonce. Apologies, but this is what comes of having no friends who adore the series as I do. Looking forward to everyone's thoughts....

28th October 2005, 03:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Culhwch Ho. Ho. Ho. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Australia, Queensland Posts: 2,869	Re: [SPOILERS] AFfC General Discussion Right, some of the things I've been dying to talk about.... The Hound - do we accept that he is dead? I've been saying it for awhile now (the one thing I may have gotten right), and I saw nothing but proof of the fact in AFfC. And it just plain makes sense, I think. Is anyone holding hope that the brother on Quiet Isle was a dirty liar and that the Hound will be ressurected two books hence, in a battle against unGregor? On the topic of the Mountain That Screams A Lot... He has obviously been 'ressurected' by Qyburn, as his offer to Cersei in her last PoV would seem to show. Why did she refuse having an undead(?) champion to fight for her innocence? Davos. Did Manderley kill him? I doubt it. I think Manderley, wily, fat bastard that he is, was foxing with the 'Onion Knight''s head and hands and is either working with Stannis via Davos, or else is working off his own bat to get his son back, and then maybe rebel against Bolton to the north, or the Ironmen at Moat Cailin. In any case, GRRM's final note would point to Davos being alive. Unless we watch him travel to White Harbour and get the chop... The Prince That Was Promised. I never liked the idea that Jon was the PtwP, or that it would be some progeny of Jon and Dany. I think Aemon is right. Dany is the Princess that was Promised. Whether she fulfills the prophecy - I think the Mage's words in the final chapter were foreshadowing a departure or complete failure where that prophecy was concerned. General thoughts. I liked Brienne's chapters much more than I thought I would. Actually, they were probably my favourites, with Jaime's. I liked that Pod joined up with her, and thought the scene at the Whispers was particularly strong. And I liked Ser Hyle, too. Cersei certainly didn't get the 'other side' treatment Jaime got in ASoS - before I merely disliked her, now I think her abhorrent. She's going quite mad, I believe. Interesting to see how it all pans out. And after beginning this series hating the Lannisters root and branch, I found I really liked Ser Daven Lannister, and a number of Jaime's comrades in arms. Well, that's probably long enough for the nonce. Apologies, but this is what comes of having no friends who adore the series as I do. Looking forward to everyone's thoughts....