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Thoughts Evoked by Forest Born

*Warning: People who have not read Forest Born may be blasted with spoilers*

Okay so I just finished reading about Rin, and I really felt I clicked with her. I think I'm most like her then any other character created by Shannon Hale. There's so much I want to say and don't know how to say it. One thing I liked was how people speech was shown in a good light, because everything has its good and bad side.

I really identified with Rin, because sometimes . . . I feel like a shadow. I know what its like to be afraid to speak what I think. I have irrational worries that keep me from saying what I feel, even though I know I'm being silly, which kind of makes it worse. I've also found myself mirroring other people when I'm around them. So I think Rinna has become a special character for me.

One things that makes Shannon's books likeable for me if how the "magic", the "supernatural" powers are believable. It makes me think that maybe there is a kind of language between man, beast, and nature.

I don't really think this is much of a review, but more of a reflection, so sorry for the disconnected thoughts. I just needed to say something.

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  1. AnonymousSunday, September 27, 2009 at 6:55:00 AM PDT

    I loved Forest Born because of my identifying with Rin too--for different reasons, but her character just resonated.

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  2. HollyWednesday, September 30, 2009 at 9:44:00 AM PDT

    I agree, she does make the speaking gifts so believable. Tree speaking couldn't have been more right. I also identified with Rin quite strongly. Poor chicky.

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