Just a few quick notes from me this week! It's been a busy one.
1. Why are Ar'alani and Ba'kif so willing to go to bat for Thrawn? Do they hold similar views as him on the importance of gathering intel and engaging/assisting other societies within the Chaos or is it more personal in nature?
With Ar'alani, at least some of it has to be personal investment, which is why I love the "Memories" sections. Does Ba'kif see himself as Thrawn's mentor/patron? I think they also both see the fault in the Chiss's isolationist policy -- which will absolutely be a factor, at least from what Yiv says later in the section.
2. What are your thoughts on Thalias, the former sky-walker turned caregiver (turned 'fake hostage')?
I think she's such an interesting character! She helps develop the idea of the sky-walkers, and as someone outside of the political/social structure of the other characters, she helps us understand the dynamics between the other characters.
I'm really enjoying her growing relationship with Thrawn. They are unlikely partners but it works. And it's an interesting contrast to her relationship with Cher'i.
3. What do you make of General Yiv and Thrawn's interaction. What did they each learn about one another? What did we learn about them?
This scene was great--it was good to see Thrawn sparing with an alien opponent. Obviously Thrawn learned something with Yiv's analysis of the tapestry, and the beefeater creature, but I can no better anticipate his moves than any of the characters ;)
4. Is Thrawn aware that Qilori is in league with General Yiv?
I'd think so, especially by the end of the section.
5. Other thoughts?
This section of the book is clearly setting us up for some really interesting things to come -- it was hard to stop reading!
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Date: 2022-02-14 12:39 pm (UTC)1. Why are Ar'alani and Ba'kif so willing to go to bat for Thrawn? Do they hold similar views as him on the importance of gathering intel and engaging/assisting other societies within the Chaos or is it more personal in nature?
With Ar'alani, at least some of it has to be personal investment, which is why I love the "Memories" sections. Does Ba'kif see himself as Thrawn's mentor/patron? I think they also both see the fault in the Chiss's isolationist policy -- which will absolutely be a factor, at least from what Yiv says later in the section.
2. What are your thoughts on Thalias, the former sky-walker turned caregiver (turned 'fake hostage')?
I think she's such an interesting character! She helps develop the idea of the sky-walkers, and as someone outside of the political/social structure of the other characters, she helps us understand the dynamics between the other characters.
I'm really enjoying her growing relationship with Thrawn. They are unlikely partners but it works. And it's an interesting contrast to her relationship with Cher'i.
3. What do you make of General Yiv and Thrawn's interaction. What did they each learn about one another? What did we learn about them?
This scene was great--it was good to see Thrawn sparing with an alien opponent. Obviously Thrawn learned something with Yiv's analysis of the tapestry, and the beefeater creature, but I can no better anticipate his moves than any of the characters ;)
4. Is Thrawn aware that Qilori is in league with General Yiv?
I'd think so, especially by the end of the section.
5. Other thoughts?
This section of the book is clearly setting us up for some really interesting things to come -- it was hard to stop reading!