tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074055834975214817.post6763308912114171649..comments2023-07-23T10:06:17.267-04:00Comments on Tethyan Books: Read-Along: Part 2 of A Hat Full of SkyAlliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03683230093775720398noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074055834975214817.post-11440387385430598672013-03-26T05:53:58.290-04:002013-03-26T05:53:58.290-04:00I think the worst thing about Annagramma's nam...I think the worst thing about Annagramma's name is that I wasn't able to come up with any clever anagrams from it!Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03683230093775720398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074055834975214817.post-9680875005107852122013-03-22T09:13:36.687-04:002013-03-22T09:13:36.687-04:00You are so right about the cruelty of kids. And it...You are so right about the cruelty of kids. And it is great that you point out that Tiffany has done a little of this behavior in making Roland stammer and blush - tho she is no where near as bad as Annagramma. Such a silly name, btw. <br /><br />I too really enjoyed the cart horse running for all he's worth. We have donkeys, the neighbors have horses, so we get to see a lot of equine behavior. When reading that scene, all I could think, was 'so absolutely true!'nrlymrtlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00572346310916207565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074055834975214817.post-33069350365609045502013-03-22T04:29:45.148-04:002013-03-22T04:29:45.148-04:002. Yeah, I think that is one reason why I've n...2. Yeah, I think that is one reason why I've never been a huge fan of living in larger cities! I think this culture remains much more in rural areas.<br /><br />I think you have a good point about Tiffany being so analytical, and about her homesickness. I know that can really destroy your self-confidence, having your whole life changed like that. Maybe Tiffany's magic-problem is a combination of everything?Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03683230093775720398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074055834975214817.post-40441446049105784752013-03-21T14:32:42.035-04:002013-03-21T14:32:42.035-04:00I thought children came into their cruelty at birt...I thought children came into their cruelty at birth! :DLooks-Mostly-Harmlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00918651503213054373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074055834975214817.post-27284855288526655472013-03-21T14:31:45.680-04:002013-03-21T14:31:45.680-04:001. It just goes to show that money makes anything ...1. It just goes to show that money makes anything possible! :D<br /><br />2. Without wishing to get too nostalgic, it sounds like the way human society was (and still is in some places) before urbanization destroyed the extended family unit and made us all strangers who don't help one another. It's a more direct and personal barter system that sounds pretty idyllic to me.<br /><br />3. Good point! Hiver-Tiffany is going to kick Anna's backside when they have their confrontation . . . I'll get the popcorn . . .<br /><br />I'm not sure if it the distance from the Chalk, but more that Tiffany is so analytical and self-aware. If you are supposed to do magic without really knowing how and "just letting it happen" then Tiffany is going to struggle, because she is so controlled. Also, she is desperately homesick and failing miserably, which could mess up anyone.Looks-Mostly-Harmlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00918651503213054373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074055834975214817.post-62181994666882454022013-03-21T05:51:07.414-04:002013-03-21T05:51:07.414-04:00I fully agree with your rant! Pratchett portrays ...I fully agree with your rant! Pratchett portrays the pre-teen girls so well, it really reminds me of being that age. I am still holding out hope that the hiver is going to do something to her. I mean, it thinks it's Tiffany, so surely its making a beeline for Annagramma at this point. Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03683230093775720398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074055834975214817.post-33671840890879661942013-03-21T05:46:58.802-04:002013-03-21T05:46:58.802-04:00That could be it, too. And thanks, feel free to st...That could be it, too. And thanks, feel free to steal the phrase :).Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03683230093775720398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074055834975214817.post-25973928193647973372013-03-20T21:34:43.465-04:002013-03-20T21:34:43.465-04:00oh, I went on a total rant about Annagramma! she&#...oh, I went on a total rant about Annagramma! she's a snotty little girl who is a bully! i wish the Hiver had gotten her, she deserved it. Pratchett does get the attitude and behavior of pre-teen girls just about perfect, doesn't he?<br /><br /><br />I love your idea that Tiffany is having trouble with the magic because she's away from her land, away from the Chalk, that's brilliant! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074055834975214817.post-10622518671629744992013-03-20T16:57:47.643-04:002013-03-20T16:57:47.643-04:00I thought that Tiffany was quite a strong witch bu...I thought that Tiffany was quite a strong witch but just not yet aware of it or how to draw on her own power. The Hiver seems to have realised that about her. At least that's how I was reading it (but that could be quite incorrect!)<br />'children really come into their cruelty around that age' - I like this phrase (must remember to steal it!)<br />Lynn :D<br />Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13928865767523025349noreply@blogger.com