Having Corycia here has been very good for Susan, in so many ways. I loved the conversation about human clothes (corsets = evil!) as well how Narnian/Archenland fashion has changed over the centuries. There's a whole "Make Do and Mend" vibe with having the old clothes altered enough to look a little more modern and yet still be comfortable and strong should she need to fight or ride.
Brynden and Gareth are such interesting characters. I love the former's very blunt assessment of Archenland's situation and the latter, while young, seems to see certain things much clearer than his father. Iolanthe is a Narnian at heart, even if she's a member of Eian's court. Perhaps with Susan sitting before her, she can truly hope that Spring will come again for Narnia.
Ah, Rabadash is still a very sore point for the Calormenes! Nearly two millennia later and no one can quite forget the whole, Ridiculous encounter. But I am curious about the voice that Susan hears... who is it?
I love the little anecdotes sprinkled in the story as well... Peter's well-known dislike of Archenland's kings as well as the bit about Corin, Edmund (second king! poor dear!), and trying to get Peter to box him.
Poor Jill. Almost calling Narnia "home" but it's not, not really, for her. And surely something is amiss in Susan's room... but what? And I really, really am curious about what Peter is willing to offer Eian in exchange for some help.
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Date: 2010-12-26 02:37 am (UTC)Having Corycia here has been very good for Susan, in so many ways. I loved the conversation about human clothes (corsets = evil!) as well how Narnian/Archenland fashion has changed over the centuries. There's a whole "Make Do and Mend" vibe with having the old clothes altered enough to look a little more modern and yet still be comfortable and strong should she need to fight or ride.
Brynden and Gareth are such interesting characters. I love the former's very blunt assessment of Archenland's situation and the latter, while young, seems to see certain things much clearer than his father. Iolanthe is a Narnian at heart, even if she's a member of Eian's court. Perhaps with Susan sitting before her, she can truly hope that Spring will come again for Narnia.
Ah, Rabadash is still a very sore point for the Calormenes! Nearly two millennia later and no one can quite forget the whole, Ridiculous encounter. But I am curious about the voice that Susan hears... who is it?
I love the little anecdotes sprinkled in the story as well... Peter's well-known dislike of Archenland's kings as well as the bit about Corin, Edmund (second king! poor dear!), and trying to get Peter to box him.
Poor Jill. Almost calling Narnia "home" but it's not, not really, for her. And surely something is amiss in Susan's room... but what? And I really, really am curious about what Peter is willing to offer Eian in exchange for some help.