I pretty much regard Nicholas as the slightly more complex of the two characters. Although frankly both of them are good at not revealing their true intentions when they don't want to. I like them both very much, though. I was sad to see Katelina die, too. Even though she had been so mean and vindictive, I knew from whence all that anger stemmed and that she was just living in denial. It was very satisfying to see K and N sort it all out before she died. And then when Diniz came around, that really left me feeling a sense of closure. I just HATE de Riberac. What an odious, cruel man. Ach. There were so many sad events in this book. Abu Ismail, the Emperor David, so many sad moments. Dunnett doesn't spare us, does she? I do like that old Crackbene and le Grant more in the second readings than the first go-round. -- Shamrocks & Stones

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Date Posted: 16:18:15 04/21/12 Sat
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Elaine
Subject: I pretty much regard Nicholas as the slightly more complex of the two characters. Although frankly both of them are good at not revealing their true intentions when they don't want to. I like them both very much, though. I was sad to see Katelina die, too. Even though she had been so mean and vindictive, I knew from whence all that anger stemmed and that she was just living in denial. It was very satisfying to see K and N sort it all out before she died. And then when Diniz came around, that really left me feeling a sense of closure. I just HATE de Riberac. What an odious, cruel man. Ach. There were so many sad events in this book. Abu Ismail, the Emperor David, so many sad moments. Dunnett doesn't spare us, does she? I do like that old Crackbene and le Grant more in the second readings than the first go-round.
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In the first book, Nicholas seemed the easier character to understand, but that changed quickly and he has surprised me with his ingenuity and devious dealings. Lymond's antics, and sometimes they were difficult to understand until the whole thing played out, always had a purpose that seemed to be for Scotland and her future, or to assist associates and friends. Nicholas' motives appear more selfish at times, looking out for number one? Not always, since he does concern himself with family and friends, but there seems to be more variety to Nicholas' motives. Anyone else think this? (NT) -- Denise, 23:00:44 04/21/12 Sat

Yes, can sure see what you mean. I think N was really honing his craft in the first book. He was certainly devious, but we didn't all catch on because he seemed like a bit of a noodlehead at times, mostly at the very beginning. Definitely think Nicholas is more selfish, while Lymond could be more selfless, and yet they tend to dovetail. That very first line from 'Niccolo Rising' pretty much sums it all up for the series: From Venice to Cathay, from Seville to the Gold Coast of Africa, men anchored their ships and opened their ledgers and weighed one thing against another as if nothing would ever change. Or as if there existed no sort of fool, of either sex, who might one day treat trade (trade!) as an amusement. (NT) --

Elaine, 09:02:05 04/22/12 Sun

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