yurijarsen

"Graceling" is such a magical book. I couldn't stop laughing, or sighing (oh, Po) and rooting for Katsa and Po. The writing didn't miss a thing. Every little detail folded nicely into the story plot, every detail was there for a reason. I especially admire Cashore for writing simple scenes --like the horseback rides, camp fires, and practice fights-- with such ease, yet capturing our hearts still. I couldn't help but love every moment of the book. Not a single part was boring or slow. I wanted to keep going, seeing their travels after the book ended. The relationship between the characters is what really hooked me. For one, I loved Katsa and her group. Giddon was an especially fun character. Waiting to see how Katsa would handle her new found information was quite entertaining. Raffin just warmed my heart; he was the caring best friend, who was the shoulder to lean on or the wise advice Katsa needed. Po..... I couldn't get enough of him. He's such an intriguing character, full of life and wonder. His and Katsa's relationship was in now way traditional but it worked out perfectly. They fit so well, it was just beautiful and I enjoyed seeing Katsa grow and mature, abandoning her tough skin for a more loving and caring one. Katsa is the prefect heroine--tough, rugged, free spirited, and most of all courageous and strong-- yet, when it came to things that mattered she did the right thing, never faltering from what her heart desired. I tried looking for quotes, but I ended up almost rereading the whole book. Every quote is a good quote. That or it would have spoiled the plot. So I picked two. * "Who were they, to take her fight away from her and turn it into some sort of understanding between themselves? He should've taken more care of her face? She would knock his nose from his face. She would thump the both, and apologize to neither." Love Katsa's mean and tough attitude, not letting two guys gawk over her like she's ::gasp:: a girl?! *"..and wondered if other girls in sunder, and across the seven kingdoms, carried knives; or if they all looked to their fathers or brothers for every protection." See, Katsa's caring and warm hearted concern for girls and their need to protect themselves and not rely on outside help from males. Trust yourself and protect yourself. There isn't always going to be a man there to help.

2023-01-15 11:48