Oh gosh, I just ran across this post of yours by combing through Sounis, and I just have to *hug* you because you told everything that I felt about Graceling as well (although I should be working on an assignment, rather than scrutinizing LJ).
I read Graceling, and at first, I have to say that I was hooked to it (as in, I couldn't put it down while I was reading it)... up until a certain point. Know when she killed Leck? That was totally anti-climatic for me (partly because I wanted Po to show up and show that he's just as capable as her... he's sort of my favorite character), and the whole 'kill-the-enemy' scene took one line.
I also agree with the whole marriage thing. A lot of people are upset with people like me who feel like she was an idiot not to have accepted Po, because she was trying to be strong. And I couldn't pinpoint what I felt was wrong, and thought that you actually did that perfectly. Why couldn't strong women also want a family? I don't know why this has to be a rule or something. And I didn't know why she just made a big deal out of it! Why couldn't it be just like... okay, let's get married, but I keep doing what I like to do, and you can keep doing what you like to do, because I have seen relationship that worked out like that. Her grieving that she would lose her freedom didn't make sense to me, because while she is unconventional, she thinks that marriage will all of a sudden make her conform? Do you understand me? lol, I probably lost you...
Oh, and I know you're in the search of a strong female character who can also be feminine. I don't know if you've read "Goose Girl" by Shannon Hale (which is my favorite series before Queen's Thief came along). It's targeted for younger audiences, but Anidori, the heroine there, can be strong when she needs to be, but is also a reluctant heroine who's... well, I won't spoil things for you. But I do recommend that if you want to see a strong, female character who doesn't cry with the idea of marraige.
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Date: 2010-10-03 04:33 pm (UTC)I read Graceling, and at first, I have to say that I was hooked to it (as in, I couldn't put it down while I was reading it)... up until a certain point. Know when she killed Leck? That was totally anti-climatic for me (partly because I wanted Po to show up and show that he's just as capable as her... he's sort of my favorite character), and the whole 'kill-the-enemy' scene took one line.
I also agree with the whole marriage thing. A lot of people are upset with people like me who feel like she was an idiot not to have accepted Po, because she was trying to be strong. And I couldn't pinpoint what I felt was wrong, and thought that you actually did that perfectly. Why couldn't strong women also want a family? I don't know why this has to be a rule or something. And I didn't know why she just made a big deal out of it! Why couldn't it be just like... okay, let's get married, but I keep doing what I like to do, and you can keep doing what you like to do, because I have seen relationship that worked out like that. Her grieving that she would lose her freedom didn't make sense to me, because while she is unconventional, she thinks that marriage will all of a sudden make her conform? Do you understand me? lol, I probably lost you...
Oh, and I know you're in the search of a strong female character who can also be feminine. I don't know if you've read "Goose Girl" by Shannon Hale (which is my favorite series before Queen's Thief came along). It's targeted for younger audiences, but Anidori, the heroine there, can be strong when she needs to be, but is also a reluctant heroine who's... well, I won't spoil things for you. But I do recommend that if you want to see a strong, female character who doesn't cry with the idea of marraige.