Call It an Exercise in Mirrored Value Judgement

[ase]

I didn't intentionally read two novels of alternate history focusing on the UK this week, but that's what happened. If you ever need an illustration in the difference between honor and reputation*, do Empire of Ivory and Ha'Penny as paired reads.

*The Bujold definitions, with honor being what you know about yourself, and reputation being what others know about you.

I'm a lot more worried about Carmichael's ultimate fate than I am about Laurence's, but that's what having a dragon who's smarter than you will do for your luck roll.

Comments

Weird

[khavrinen.livejournal.com]

I just finished the four Temeraire books last week, and I bought Farthing this morning. Must be something in the air...

Re: Weird

[ase.livejournal.com]

October release effect?