tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post1648698678698431679..comments2024-03-23T02:45:17.058-04:00Comments on Tales of Goldstone Wood: VEILED ROSE Read-Along: Chapter 2Anne Elisabeth Stenglhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09462605949792523331noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-68607825071731131922013-12-09T13:26:47.619-05:002013-12-09T13:26:47.619-05:00Eanrin and Diarmid? Hooray!
1. Hen's teeth, ...Eanrin and Diarmid? Hooray! <br /><br />1. Hen's teeth, dragon's teeth, dragon's eat you, silent lady, Lume love us, lights above, by Iubdan's black beard, and (a personal favorite) by my own black beard!<br /><br />3. Rosie was definitely not what I had expected but I loved how different she was from today's heroines. She was easy to understand and yet so mysterious! I was dying to know what she looked like beneath the veils! <br /><br />4. At this point I was still struggling to forgive him from Heartless, (I love Una) but I tried to push that away as this was before that. As a child he was undoubtedly a brat but I thought that he contrasted nicely with Rosie. Therru Ghiblihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04098040947163940991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-83403045141592584722013-12-05T18:00:35.401-05:002013-12-05T18:00:35.401-05:00ooo! The 'Mound'! I think I know what TH...ooo! The 'Mound'! I think I know what THAT is. <br />More of Diarmid? At last! I kept wondering where he was in 'Starflower' and 'Dragonwitch'. <br />1) There's the dragon curses; lights above, lights shield us; fire burn, fire purify; Lume love me, Lume's crown; 'Silent Lady!'; Goblin's son; Iubdan's beard; hen's teeth ... and that's all I can think of.<br />5) "Leo sharply motioned with his arm. 'Come on, keep up! You're going to slow me down.' " Growing on you, is she, Leo me lad?<br /><br />I have a question, will Rosie have a role (however small) in 'Shadowhand'?Rebekahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-34179779186162413632013-12-04T21:39:38.752-05:002013-12-04T21:39:38.752-05:001. I don't know how many there are.
3. I like...1. I don't know how many there are.<br /><br />3. I liked Rose Red and her accent. Yes.<br /><br />4. I like him. At least he was brave enough--or rather distracted enough to go back and get his beanpole.<br /><br />5. Heroes did not abandon their weapons.<br /><br />CaitlynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-7334369494526913532013-12-03T20:00:41.026-05:002013-12-03T20:00:41.026-05:00I'm guessing readers were more gracious to Leo...I'm guessing readers were more gracious to Leo than Una not so much because of their gender difference, but because of their age difference. I love them both either way. :)Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15674350834544871474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-1158715849085003722013-12-03T19:38:41.337-05:002013-12-03T19:38:41.337-05:00I'm glad almost everyone likes our pillish you...I'm glad almost everyone likes our pillish young Leo. I rather adore him myself . . . though I still do think he's a brat.<br /><br />Again, it's funny to me how much more forgiving of pillish young Leo readers are than of spoiled Princess Una. Because you'll notice, they both grew up with silver spoons in their mouths, used to their own way. But somehow in a boy it's considered charming, while in a girl it's seen as despicable. *shrugs* I love them both either way, and I really enjoyed going on these journeys with them. And I'm glad all of you do too! :)Anne Elisabeth Stenglhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09462605949792523331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-78781047218845733292013-12-03T19:07:38.216-05:002013-12-03T19:07:38.216-05:001) lol, I don't think that I could ever count ...1) lol, I don't think that I could ever count them all, though I have found myself using some of them...Bookishqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04815467506294547118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-10422752807259645182013-12-03T17:10:00.992-05:002013-12-03T17:10:00.992-05:001. Apart from the ones you listed above, I can thi...1. Apart from the ones you listed above, I can think of... "Lume love me," "Silent Lady," "Dragon-eaten" (Which I suppose comes from one of the ones you listed), "Iubdan's beard" "lights above" and I'm sure there are others that I can't currently recall.<br /><br />2. When I was littler, the occasional large dog used to scare me, but I would always make it a point to pet the dog just to show that I wasn't afraid of it.<br /><br />3. I like her dialogue. It gives her seem realer that I think she perhaps would have been without it. I can't remember what my original impressions of her were when I first read the book.<br /><br />4. I don't see him as a brat from a reader's perspective. As an older sister, I see a lot of little boys, and find him to be very realistic, and somewhat cute. In story, he doesn't appear as a brat to me, but I'm sure that if I were to meet him for real, I would probably notice it. He also reminds me of myself at that age at some times.<br /><br />5. I liked this line. "There was nothing horrible about the apparition’s voice. It sounded too much like a child’s. Did monsters take the shape of children to lure unsuspecting prey? Then a terrible thought came to him, and he knew that he was right as soon as he thought it. He sighed and rolled his eyes, in that moment more irritated than even Foxbrush could make him. “Wait a minute. You’re nothing but a girl!” The apparition looked around the tree trunk. “Yup,” she said."<br /><br />A question: Leo really is a very realistic little boy. Was there someone that you based him off of?Kira Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01068911623966107135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-37616580227273853622013-12-03T16:40:53.620-05:002013-12-03T16:40:53.620-05:00I realy like Leo, he is probably my favorite chare...I realy like Leo, he is probably my favorite charecter for the 1st half of the book(which I have read several time and can never resist reading again).<br />And thanks for the hint about Diarmid, I wanted to know more about him.<br />JemmaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-27471670450202902532013-12-03T15:49:30.725-05:002013-12-03T15:49:30.725-05:003. I loved her. Much as I loved Leo, I think he n... <br /><br />3. I loved her. Much as I loved Leo, I think he needed somebody who would stand up to him. And I loved her accent!<br /><br />4. He's somewhat exasperating yet adorable-just like my younger cousins and other all the other little boys I've known. I loved him.<br /><br />5. "I've got a weapon!" "Um...I don't." Leo frowned."You're not supposed to have a weapon."<br /><br />I loved all of Leo and Rosie's bantering in this chapter. This is probably the first time anyone just flat out refused to listen to him. ;)Erin G.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-69360300356942567142013-12-03T15:46:24.784-05:002013-12-03T15:46:24.784-05:00I really enjoyed the Shadow Hand ballad and learni...I really enjoyed the Shadow Hand ballad and learning that Leo had an illustrated copy of Sir Eanrin's ballads as a child. So excited to learn who Shadow Hand is. My own theories are ridiculous, but it's so fun to contemplate.<br /><br />2. I've always had a paralyzing fear of being closed in, so I never use elevators. It's a fear that causes me great shame because I can't seem to shake it. In fact, one of my Cinderella story's subtly weaves this fear into the action as one character is terrified by another's constant close proximity. I didn't realize I'd woven that fear in until I reread the story and realized the average person would probably not find this frightening at all.<br /><br />3. I adored Rose Red on my first reading and definitely still do. Her pluck is phenomenal, and I remember thinking How much I longed to tell things like they are the way she does. I also really love her because she takes steps to combat loneliness, and the picture of her leaving a marker so Leo spots his beanpole is so precious. Her character really resonates with me.<br /><br />4. I loved learning of Leo's childhood and do not necessarily think he's a brat. I think he's just never had many opportunities to interact with other children. And, of course, the children he does socialize with would be on their best behavior around him. So, Rose Red is totally unexpected, and he does not know how to handle her. I love that he is sympathetic to the fact that she has no mother.<br /><br />5. Lines: The one about Foxbrush solving long, algebriac equations cracks me up! What is wrong with this child indeed! Then again, knowing some of this stuff might help him if he becomes king.<br />"Why are you wearing that old thing?"<br />"Why are you wearing that old thing?"<br />(Love that entire exchange as we really see some excellent verbal sparring. Notice that Rose Red wins every time!)Meredithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-41852983740453386312013-12-03T14:24:49.342-05:002013-12-03T14:24:49.342-05:004. I like Leo. Since I read the first book before ...4. I like Leo. Since I read the first book before this I already planned on liking the character. He is a bit difficult though!Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09758194980707040418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-48700657279816839582013-12-03T13:20:52.864-05:002013-12-03T13:20:52.864-05:00I wrote the comment above. I want to add something...I wrote the comment above. I want to add something to the first one.<br />"Death-in-Life!" was another.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-33713012607136459832013-12-03T13:20:24.933-05:002013-12-03T13:20:24.933-05:00All of my books are out on loan to my friends, so ...All of my books are out on loan to my friends, so I'm going to skip most of these questions. :) I must admit to having always been impressed by the expletives that you've used, and I've always wanted to try them out the real world (my family is getting tired of me saying "heavens to Betsy!" all the time). I'll start keeping a tally once I get my books back and reread them.<br /><br />3. I have to admit that I didn't care for Rose Red at first... I read "Veiled Rose" for Leo. I like her now, though! Rose Red is stronger than Leo in so many ways, and so much more beautiful. <br /><br />4. Leo might be a brat, but he's utterly loveable for all of his faults. Honestly, next to Eanrin, Leo is probably the best character in the Goldstone Wood series! <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-53849305912996565982013-12-03T13:19:10.100-05:002013-12-03T13:19:10.100-05:001. "Dragons eat it!" "Dragons teeth...1. "Dragons eat it!" "Dragons teeth!" and all of the other Dragon ones. "Lume's crown!" I think or something like that. "Love of Lume!" "Lights above us!" "Silent Lady!" "Ibudan's beard!" <br /><br />3.Interesting and mysterious. I never thought much about whether or not Rose Red was his match. I kind of thought them as having a platonic relationship. When they were younger, that is. I always felt sorry for the poor girl when she was wearing the veils while it was hot. I can't stand heat!<br /><br />4. I liked Leo. I never considered him a brat. Just acted like a little boy. An amusing boy, I'll admit.<br /><br />Heartless and Veiled Rose time period overlap each other. Was it hard to write that way? <br /><br />Will Rose Red be in Shadow Hand? Say yes!<br /><br />This read along is very interesting. I hope you plan on doing it with the other books.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-87022783117138355622013-12-03T11:45:48.993-05:002013-12-03T11:45:48.993-05:00I love this read-along, Anne! What fun! I can espe...I love this read-along, Anne! What fun! I can especially enjoy it now that I've read the books (last year I hadn't read Heartless yet. ;)Carmel Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118451578193452496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-48818739328713162802013-12-03T11:13:53.715-05:002013-12-03T11:13:53.715-05:001. Dragon's teeth, Dragon's blast it, Drag...1. Dragon's teeth, Dragon's blast it, Dragon's...etc. Ibudan's Beard, Lume's crown, Light above us, Great hopping goblins, love of Lume, Spitfire, Dragon's brood, Fire burn, Fire Purify, Lights shield us.<br /><br />2. Hmm, I've got a steady and paralyzing fear of heights. I can't even climb a ladder up to a roof without reduced to a trembling mass. In most cases, my fear of heights keeps me solidly on the ground, but sometimes I'm able to overcome it (if there's someone to impress).<br /><br />3. Oh, I loved meeting her! Such a cutie!<br /><br />4. Hey, I LOVE this childhood version of Leo. Sure, he's such a boy, and thus annoying at times, but he's really one of the nicest, realest little boys I've read about it. He's great. :)<br /><br />5. "I've got a weapon!" "Um...I don't."<br /><br />"Wait a minute. You're nothing but a girl!" "Yup."<br /><br />Oh, I love Rosie's accent! :DHannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15674350834544871474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-29170333585192349772013-12-03T11:05:56.203-05:002013-12-03T11:05:56.203-05:00Ooh...how much of the next book is foreshadowed in...Ooh...how much of the next book is foreshadowed in that snippet of a poem? And...Book 8? Sounds incredible!<br /><br />4. I really, really liked Leo in these first few chapters. I almost didn't connect him at all with the version presented in Heartless, but it helps his motivations show more clearly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-5165257481332965042013-12-03T09:35:01.578-05:002013-12-03T09:35:01.578-05:00We're going to see more of Diarmid? Huzzah! Al...We're going to see more of Diarmid? Huzzah! Also, love the Shadowhand poem.<br /><br />1. Dragon's teeth, dragons blast ___, dragon's teeth and tail and gizzard, dragon's (insert part of draconic anatomy), Silent Lady, Iubdan's beard (sometimes "sin-black beard" or "beard and razor"), Lume's crown, Lights Above, for the love of Lume! <br />3. I like Rose Red. She's stubborn, brave, mysterious, and isn't afraid to say it like it is.<br />4. I like Leo. Yes, he's a brat, but he's funny, and you can tell he's a good kid. Sarah Penningtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06377945004067760298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-63698788100591424272013-12-03T08:15:41.607-05:002013-12-03T08:15:41.607-05:00Diarmid!!!
4. This is horrible, but honestly, I f...Diarmid!!!<br /><br />4. This is horrible, but honestly, I found myself making excuses along WITH Leo! Yeah, there were places I thought, "Okay, THAT was a stupid decision." But there were others that I thought, "Goodness! But what ELSE is he suppose to do?" For this early part of the book, I thought he acted like a jerk trying to get Rosie off his shoulder. Just saying. :)Annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-83185209687426199852013-12-03T07:56:34.380-05:002013-12-03T07:56:34.380-05:00Eanrin and Diarmid! Yay!
My question is, so ...Eanrin and Diarmid! Yay!<br /> My question is, so far the first six books of the series follow, more or less, a general plot arc, with a similar cast of characters. In future Tales of Goldstone Wood books, do you plan on going in a whole new direction, or can we expect to see familiar characters in them?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401287896327956210noreply@blogger.com