tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444239480570451270.post5236979191477395176..comments2023-10-25T11:03:29.174-04:00Comments on Impressions of a Reader...: Quotes and Thoughts: A Companion to Wolves by Sarah Monette and Elizabeth BearHilciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17765831808358693421noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444239480570451270.post-61175549415397350282011-04-13T13:13:34.110-04:002011-04-13T13:13:34.110-04:00Renee, it's an interesting thread and one that...Renee, it's an interesting thread and one that seems to get a bit lost because there's just so much to this story. However, the fact the female "influence" is so strong within the pack, and later on in both the troll and svaltarfar communities didn't seem like much of a coincidence to me. That, combined with Isolfr's questioning of his own role (a womanish role), that he has troubles coming to terms with until almost the end, pointed me in this direction. <br /><br />I'm really curious as to where the authors will take this story in The Tempering of Men. I'm SO looking forward to reading it. PS: I can see why this is one of your all time favorite books. :DHilciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765831808358693421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444239480570451270.post-37892507501659725932011-04-13T12:53:46.377-04:002011-04-13T12:53:46.377-04:00I'm so glad you found it such a rich book. Lot...I'm so glad you found it such a rich book. Lots of food for thought!<br /><br />It's been a couple of years since I re-read it, but I never thought of the female influence in the way you did. Thanks for shedding new light on one of my all time favorite books!<br /><br />I can't wait for The Tempering of Men.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408227410388147148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444239480570451270.post-48591147116471585612011-04-08T07:16:44.993-04:002011-04-08T07:16:44.993-04:00Orannia, I can't wait for the sequel. There...Orannia, I can't wait for the sequel. There's still so much to explore in the world these two authors created and the characters lives. <br /><br />LOL on those names! I didn't even try pronouncing them, it was trying to identify the myriad of characters by the strange names that I had a tough time doing. But after a while, thankfully I was able to put everyone together. *g*Hilciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765831808358693421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444239480570451270.post-68399374145336123472011-04-08T02:48:08.336-04:002011-04-08T02:48:08.336-04:00Hils - fantastic insight! Thank you! And I'm s...Hils - fantastic insight! Thank you! And I'm so glad you enjoyed the book. I'm hanging out for the sequel - The Tempering of Men - which is due out later this year.<br /><br />And I hear you on the hard-to-pronounce names. I'm OCD and I really had to talk to myself sternly to not get hung up on how to pronounce them.oranniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14007355589161084262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444239480570451270.post-46104297769584147952011-04-04T19:37:17.410-04:002011-04-04T19:37:17.410-04:00Sonia, my weekend was a good one. I read a lot! :D...Sonia, my weekend was a good one. I read a lot! :D<br /><br />The female's influence was a bit of a surprise in this story, wasn't it? I was also surprised how that thread was carried on to the trolls and svaltarfar cultures as well. How Isolfr questions himself over that.<br /><br />I loved that the wolves are the ones that choose their "brother." That was different too, right? For me, the honor comes into play more with Isolfr's character and the choices he makes throughout the story. <br /><br />RE: The sexual part of the story. That was definitely all about power in my opinion. There was really no sensuality or even a "love" situation per se in this story. It was all about the power (and in some cases ambition) and that definitely had to do with the wolf pack. The men's feelings were a side effect of the bond... at least when it came to Isolfr. There were others who had "feelings" for each other, but there were very few of those moments described in this story. I think that's what made those situations so raw. <br /><br />Loved, loved the descriptive moments in this book! The writing is something that I definitely enjoyed all the way through. My one big quibble with this story is the amount of hard-to-pronounce, confusing names for such a large cast of characters. It was tough keeping track of who was who for way to long.Hilciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765831808358693421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444239480570451270.post-70388909359638492372011-04-03T12:27:47.819-04:002011-04-03T12:27:47.819-04:00Hi Hilcia!! I hope you're having a great weeke...Hi Hilcia!! I hope you're having a great weekend!<br /><br />I'm so glad you really enjoyed the story! I agree, I think women are one of the most strongest points in the book, although they aren't the main figure.<br />You asked if the female wolf impacts the way men see the world, well, I think in a way... yes. They trust the female wolf and depend on her to act when it concerns the daily life. And the female wolf chooses the companion after all.<br /><br />You know, I think what still lingers in my head after all the time that has passed since I've read it, it's the sense of happiness the boys find when a wolf chooses them, I mean, they are eager to be chosen, to be part of it, I don't think it's only honor that motivates them, it's the whole culture, the feeling of belonging. <br />I'd never think of a book where the animal chooses the partner, because we tend to see humans as the rational one, of course. The sexual part confused me a bit there - not because of the m/m part, you know I don't mind that - but because of the power play. It's more than just an alpa/bet/omega thing, but after a while you get used to it.<br />I loved the descriptions...one couls actually feel the trees, the wind, the dirt while walking, very good. :)<br /><br /><br />soniaS.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12010038911071421007noreply@blogger.com