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Cursor's Fury (Codex Alera #3) by Jim Butcher Start: December 21, 2015
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I'm going to start Monday and finish it by Thursday
I listened to it earlier this month. I couldn't wait!
I started.
oooooh the things we learned about Rook and what Tavi and Kitai don't do!!!
ShoSho wrote: "Started chapter 10My thoughts so far"
ShoSho, it's a pretty intense book, isn't it?
1. Yeah, Tavi is really loyal, and sees how not-nice the world is
2. It looks that way to me too
3. I just am not sure on this one. It could go either way
4. Just wait until you find out!
5. Yes, Rook is a real wild card here
6. Just be patient. You'll find out. The reveal is dragged out though, I'm with you there
Lara wrote: "ShoSho wrote: "Started chapter 10My thoughts so far"
ShoSho, it's a pretty intense book, isn't it?
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yes I've been chewing my nails and listening :D
Did we know that Giaus's wife is Lord Attica's daughter? She's also Aquataine's lover!
ShoSho wrote: "Did we know that Giaus's wife is Lord Attica's daughter? She's also Aquataine's lover!"It was mentioned in book 1.
Gisela wrote: "ShoSho wrote: "Did we know that Giaus's wife is Lord Attica's daughter? She's also Aquataine's lover!"It was mentioned in book 1."
The daughter part? I can't remember!
Lady Antilles, what a b*tch!
I was wondering. We know Gaius always has a reason for doing things. Why did he send Tavi with Magnus to Appia?
ShoSho wrote: "Lady Antilles, what a b*tch!"She's Kalare's sister. They're a rotten lot...
Gisela wrote: "I was wondering. We know Gaius always has a reason for doing things. Why did he send Tavi with Magnus to Appia?"Fade seemed to think it was to protect him from the conflict in Siri. I don't think he could have predicted Canim attack.
No, that's why he was sent to the legion. But before joining he went to Appia to research the Romans. Gaius said it was to keep Tavi out of trouble. But Gaius always has more than one motive. Maybe to give him a chance to learn furyless technology?
Definitely keep him out of trouble! Tavi is a trouble magnet! Captain Scipio indeed!
Gisela wrote: "I was wondering. We know Gaius always has a reason for doing things. Why did he send Tavi with Magnus to Appia?"lol Sorry I answered your question at 4am :D I missed Appia! But yes I think he was sent there to learn furyless technology !
Chapter 27Isana is trying to heal Fade . Tavi just found Ehren in the shed. Bernard and Amara went for a walk ;)
What I'm worried about is Kalare's sister on the only legion between the Canim and the Alera! Do you think it was deliberate and Kalare knew that legion would end up defending the bridge?
What was that gem in the silk purse? I'm sure it's something very critical. I'm just wondering why Tavi kept the purse .He should have got rid of the silk purse and kept the coins in his own purse.
How far are you , Gisela?
Eeeep! Just finished chapter 32 and I'm scared for them!
I'm on Ch. 36
Gisela wrote: "Ch. 35The First Spear stared at him, and his eyes suddenly went very wide. “Bloody crows “ he whispered.
Any thoughts on this?
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I thought maybe he saw some resemblance to the Princep or the first lord.
Did he give his plans away with that game?
OMG Fade's and Isana 'so shared dream confessions.
I really want to finish this rather than spend time with the in-laws!
ShoSho wrote: "OMG Fade's and Isana 'so shared dream confessions."Yes, for Fade this has been about much more than loyalty, it's been about love and guilt.
Now that we know what happened with Tavi and why he doesn't have furies, I can't wait for him to find out what happened and find a way to get the ability back. ( I think that's what s going to happen)
Gisela wrote: "I'm done! A few thoughts ..."-I don't recall if there is any more explanation about Isana's feelings, but got the impression for this book in particular that (view spoiler)
-Tavi is going to be so pissed -- Yes, I think he will be. While it led to him developing strengths no one else has, I can't imagine he'll feel the years of feeling less than everyone else and the bullying and pity he received was worth it
-5 year development--That was the impression I had
-Tavi had a "feeling". Did Gaius have a feeling that he should send Tavi there? -- I think their feelings have to do with their ability to understand the longer term ramifications. As for Tavi's new situation, I don't think he's a threat (at this point anyway).
-Did you suspect Fidelius? Can you begin to understand why I like him? -- I've liked him all along. He's a complex character.
-While Isana sees Gaius as a manipulative bastard who practicaly kidnapped Tavi. Gaius is also an old man who... -- I think Gaius knew about Tavi before before, but only acted once Tavi ended up in the middle of a major event showing his ingenuity.
-I agree that Tavi is a great wildcard. He will, of course, end up in more crazy situations not of his choosing. So, the next books will continue to have incredible action.
Lara wrote: "Gisela wrote: "I'm done! A few thoughts ..."-I don't recall if there is any more explanation about Isana's feelings, but got the impression for this book in particular that [spoilers removed]
-T..."
I think there's more to what happened. Isana blames Gaius for Septimus and Alia's deaths. Opposing her marriage is a weak excuse and Isana doesn't strike me as the sort to hold a grudge. So forher to hold a grudge against Gaius something big must have happened.
I just finished! Finally! I had MIL and FIL right here 2 paces away the whole week. It was frustrating, not being able to read or listen to books!
I'll be back with replies in the morning.
I'm done! A few thoughts [-I still don't get why Isana hates Gaius... I think she hates him for the war itself which doesn't make sense. She's blaming him for her sister's death and rice's.
-Tavi is going to be so pissed at Isana when he learns that she purposely made him furyless he'll be pissed but in time he'll forgive her. He'll be more pissed when he figure out she's his mother and not his aunt.
-Tavi and Kitai both were able to turn on/off the fury lamps 5 years after they bonded. Septimus' furies manifested when he was five. Did the bond undo what Isana did to Tavi? Will he be "normal" now? I loved that Kitai can do it too. It'll be useful when she becomes the first lady ;) I didn't catch the five years thing at first but it makes sense that their bonding was like a new birth for him. He'll gradually gets furies of his own. But he'll never be normal
-Tavi had a "feeling" about the legion. Did Gaius have a feeling that he should send Tavi there? Gaius couldn't know what would happen but now if he acknowledges Tavi as Princeps, Tavi has a whole legion loyal to him. that's the only explanation that I can think of.
-Did you suspect Marcus/Fidelias? Can you begin to understand why I like him? I only figure it out when he talked about creating his face. What I want to know is when and how he decided to go back to Gaus. Was it the end of the last book?
I'm undecided about him yet. I understand that he does what he thinks is best for the realm but he doesn't care who he hurts in the process.
-While Isana sees Gaius as a manipulative bastard who practicaly kidnapped Tavi. Gaius is also an old man who found out he had a grandson who he couldn't publicly acknowledge, for Tavi's safety, so he made Tavi his page and in so doing got to know him and teach him, he's been preparing Tavi to rule Alera. I like Gauis, I think he's a good ruler even if he's become too old.
One thing about the epilogue, I thought Gauis sent Amara to Cauldron because he knew about Tavi now I'm not sure. He could've sent her because he had a feeling. Can you pinpoint the moment he found out about Tavi being his grandson?
-Like Fidelias said Tavi has a accomplished great things without furies I'm looking forward to what he'll do now. Oh me too, I can't wait for the next book.
ShoSho wrote: "I'm done! A few thoughts [I didn't catch the five years thing at first but it makes sense that their bonding was like a new birth for him. "
I think it is more that he's been away from Isana for 5 years, so is finally developing -- so he's a small child in a world of men in terms of furies.
Lara wrote: "ShoSho wrote: "I'm done! A few thoughts [I didn't catch the five years thing at first but it makes sense that their bonding was like a new birth for him. "
I think it is more that he's been away..."
Hmm yes there's that too.
Lara wrote: "I think it is more that he's been away from Isana for 5 years, so is finally developing -- so he's a small child in a world of men in terms of furies. "I hadn't thought of that. Isana did say that she prevented his talents from ever emerging, until the water furies around the Steadholt were so used to it that I hardly needed to think about it at all.
She never says anything about stopping.
ShoSho wrote: "Can you pinpoint the moment he found out about Tavi being his grandson? "No, I can't remember and I don't think we've been inside Gaius' head. So what we know of him is through his interactions with others.
Gisela wrote: "She never says anything about stopping."No, but Tavi was far away, and Isana didn't have any control over the furies in the capital. So, he's been away from her influence for 5 years.
I think it's a mix of both these things, being away from cauldron and Isana and his bond with Kitai.
The power-hungry High Lord of Kalare has launched a rebellion against the aging First Lord, Gaius Sextus, who with the loyal forces of Alera must fight beside the unlikeliest of allies-the equally contentious High Lord of Aquitaine.
Meanwhile, young Tavi of Calderon joins a newly formed legion under an assumed name even as the ruthless Kalare unites with the Canim, bestial enemies of the realm whose vast numbers spell certain doom for Alera. When treachery from within destroys the army's command structure, Tavi finds himself leading an inexperienced, poorly equipped legion-the only force standing between the Canim horde and the war-torn realm.
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