"The black boots of a Linesman stopped in front of him. The echo was not rhythmic--the horses that galloped across his mind were limping, falling, screaming. What shattered the soul, what set the brain's delicate architecture bleeding and crumbling, was that horrid senseless arrhythmia."
After reading the prologue I will admit a shudder ran through me. It was so haunting and left me with so many questions. Gilman did such a good job of getting into the general's head giving us a, slightly disturbing, front row seat to his demise. To slowly go mad and forget my comrades, my family, what I was fighting for and most importantly who I am is not something I want to experience. Especially at the hand of the Line. *shudder*
Now, I am only up to chapter six (a tiny bit behind), but the character that is really intriguing me right now is Maggfrid, Liv's strange choice in a traveling companion. I wonder at his loyalty to her and can't help but think there has to be something more to him.
I guess I just have to keep reading!
NB: I am so curious about the fairytale the general kept recalling! Anyone else?
I'm a little curious about it myself! I'm really interested in seeing what's going to happen when all the players end up at the final location (i don't remember the name). The intense desire for everyone to get to the General just keeps me guessing.
ReplyDeleteI'm also a little curious as to Maggfrid! I want to know what else is in his mind.