Sookie and Sabriel and Guy of Gisborne's Pants

[anogete]

I finished Garth Nix's Sabriel a little over a week ago. After taking a pit stop to finish the next-to-last Sookie Stackhouse novel by Charlaine Harris, I picked up the novel (Lirael) that follows Sabriel. Anyway, this isn't really about that novel or the Charlaine Harris one. Okay, actually, I do have something to say about the Charlaine Harris one, but you might want to quit reading because spoilers are abound. So, I'm peeved that Quinn killed Andre. Completely and irrevocably irritated over that little fact. I really liked Andre. And I used to like Quinn until now. The bastard. Was anyone else sad to see Andre go?

Anyway, back to what I originally intended to post. Near the end of Sabriel, the main character's self-declared protector (and the only person left in the royal blood line) declares his love for Sabriel. How does he do it? By saying this:

"I love you... I hope you don't mind."

I've read a number of reviews of the novel, and a few of them mention this line or the relationship between Sabriel and Touchstone (odd name because he cannot remember his name). One girl said, "And his declaration of love for Sabriel is pretty much one of the funniest I've read this year. Oookay...I doubted that Romeo ever asked Juliet whether she minded at all. And sneaking into a lady's room in the middle of the night, tch tch."

Personally, I found the simple statement quite endearing and sweet, even romantic. Is this just me? Am I a sucker for the moment of insecurity when a character expresses his/her true feelings? As much as I latch on to strong-willed and confident characters, I love that little hint of hesitancy when it comes down to matters of the heart.

I finished the back to my knit v-neck tank. It's gorgeous, but I still have the front to tackle before I can post super awesome pictures of my super awesome cotton tank.

Oh! And there was a nice little write-up on Richard Armitage (my pretend boyfriend when Jason's not around) on Entertainment Weekly's website. The author even included a wonderful clip from Robin Hood, in which Guy (Richard Armitage's character) makes me swoon like no other. Gah. Just gah. His pants are conspiring to distract me from my life.

Comments

[falco-conlon.livejournal.com]

No, I found that moment quite powerful, actually. I need to reread those books. I love Garth Nix. What was his other series called?

[anogete.livejournal.com]

I don't know anything about his other series. These books are my introduction to him, and I'm really enjoying them. I whizzed through Sabriel in about two days. I actually think you're the one who originally mentioned them to me. It was so long ago, but I finally got around to it like I said I would. :-) I lucked out and found all three of them in a used bookstore a few months ago.

[falco-conlon.livejournal.com]

He does have another series, but it's not the one I was thinking of. William Nicholson is the author and he wrote the Wind On Fire trilogy (The Wind Singer, Slaves of the Mastery and Firesong). I think if you liked Sabriel you'd really like those.

[bleedtoblue.livejournal.com]

I was delighted that Quinn staked Andre! And really, it works well for what's happening in the next book.

[anogete.livejournal.com]

Really? I'm weird. I don't think I was supposed to like Andre, but I actually become really attached to him. I was all hurt when Quinn killed him. If Charlaine Harris knew, she'd probably bop me on the head.

[ccangel42.livejournal.com]

as i read the quote, i was like 'she's probably going to say something about how awful of a quote that is, but i think it's endearing' and then you went on to take my side :)

i also think it's adorable.

[anogete.livejournal.com]

Great minds thing alike! The quote was so sweet, especially in the context of the novel. He's all nervous about saying something to her, but he feels like he needs to because their lives are in danger, and he doesn't know if either of them will come out of it alive.