I don't know why, but I really liked Conrad's Fate. It might have to do with me reading it for the first time while I was visiting my brother and my one month old twin nephews, and we were all a little short on sleep. The Lubbock annoyed me to no end. It was just a sort of robotic insect evil inserted for a vague attempt at plot, and it came off as cliched. Actually, I think she should have broken HoMW down into a set of short stories. She could have played with her shiny ideas in a much tighter, cooler fashion that way. I think most of us who bought HoMW would have bought the short stories. It isn't well known.
I love Howl as a toddler! If I were Sophie, I'd have thrown him over my lap and spanked his horrible little backside. You're right, it was fanservice, but, the first time through, I couldn't make myself mind. it was only upon reflection that I got annoyed at DWJ.
Howl's backstory would be hilarious, and likely utterly lacking in coherent plot.
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Date: 2009-04-24 12:41 pm (UTC)I love Howl as a toddler! If I were Sophie, I'd have thrown him over my lap and spanked his horrible little backside. You're right, it was fanservice, but, the first time through, I couldn't make myself mind. it was only upon reflection that I got annoyed at DWJ.
Howl's backstory would be hilarious, and likely utterly lacking in coherent plot.