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Date Posted: 11:00:24 10/16/07 Tue
Author: pamelalass
Subject: Me too! His physical bravery and heroism, and sense of duty, are wonderful additions to the other accomplishments I was more familiar with, when we see him later in life. I also like how frequently DG added details and gestures that show his finesse with a blade, too!
In reply to: Conmama 's message, "I'm as enthralled with John's every little movement, just like I am Jamie's. He makes my heart go pitter-patter! Now, that it's been a few weeks since I've read BOTB, I might have to go back for a reread. My head was swimming after the first one because John just didn't seem like the John I love. Well, I've come to the conclusion that he wasn't....YET. He was much younger, and hadn't matured into the LJ of DOA. I think I've come to terms with many aspects of his character and this book. I believe if I went back for a reread, I would find it much richer and even more enjoyable. I like how he says, "hoy". Reminds me of Bridget in BJD when she was trying to quiet the audience. Again, I love seeing *John the soldier*, just brings a new dimension to him." on 10:01:43 10/16/07 Tue


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  • I went through the same disconnect - where is the John I "know"? We only see him in confined instances in The Books, here he is flesh and blood, 3-D, on a daily basis. We get to hear what he's thinking, the wheels turning behind the smooth social facade. I'm liking Hal a lot also. (NT) -- kgp, 11:14:11 10/16/07 Tue

  • following this train of thought, this is why I love this John. In the other books, we see his actions through the eyes of other observers, and rarely through his own eyes. Thus, interpretation of his actions is somewhat up for grabs. He is a much more amorphous character, more subject to varied interpretations as such. Now we get to know him for himself, how he sees himself and the world around him. (NT) -- Oleander, 13:56:30 10/16/07 Tue

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