I had an epiphany last night regarding one of the reasons that I enjoy Mr. Modesitt's works as much as I do... He has a talent for writing really unlikable antagonists that aren't one-dimensional or caricaturish, who at some point (usually) receive some sort of retribution or justice.
I get a visceral glow of satisfaction every time that happens. On the flip-side, there are times when I spend several chapters thinking, "For G-d's sake, just deal with him already."
Characters you love to hate
Characters you love to hate
Considering the principles involved, what are the odds that Murphy's Law is named after the wrong guy?
Re: Characters you love to hate
Once, I even felt that way about the protagonist. Rahl's personality grates on my nerves. However, the circumstances and characters surrounding his life have drawn me back to his story several times.
Re: Characters you love to hate
I agree that Rahl comes across as something of an entitled whiny brat, particularly early in the story arc. However, I felt there were enough negative factors affecting him that were real rather than perceived that his attitude didn't feel too off-putting to me.
Considering the principles involved, what are the odds that Murphy's Law is named after the wrong guy?
Re: Characters you love to hate
New entry for this topic:
I'm in the middle of listening to Outcasts of Order, and I was literally clenching my fists with the desire to strike out at Condar and Wainson during all of their machinations (Sorry if the spelling is off, as I said, I'm listening to the audiobook rather than reading the text).
I'm in the middle of listening to Outcasts of Order, and I was literally clenching my fists with the desire to strike out at Condar and Wainson during all of their machinations (Sorry if the spelling is off, as I said, I'm listening to the audiobook rather than reading the text).
Spoiler: show
Considering the principles involved, what are the odds that Murphy's Law is named after the wrong guy?
Re: Characters you love to hate
Jesslek
(and Fydel and Anya)
I just reread the scene in The Magic Engineer.
At least this time I know how it turns out.
(and Fydel and Anya)
I just reread the
Spoiler: show
At least this time I know how it turns out.
Re: Characters you love to hate
Yeah, Anya was about 4/3 crazy on a good day.