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What did you think about the deaths of Carly's and Adam's fathers? Did you find them too convenient to the story progression? Where they necessary or unnecessary?
I thought the timing of Carly's dad's death was a convenient catalyst to Dauma merging with Carly., but he wasn't really given justice as a character or in his death. I hope his death is really a diversion, and he reappears later. What are your thoughts?
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Definitely. The death of Adam's father was totally unnecessary and ruined what would have great character development in Adam's part. Now that he does not hate his father in that way, it would have been worth it to see if he would forgive him or not since he had an affair.Tchrjokes456 wrote: ↑05 Feb 2020, 21:20 *SPOILERS*
What did you think about the deaths of Carly's and Adam's fathers? Did you find them too convenient to the story progression? Where they necessary or unnecessary?
I thought the timing of Carly's dad's death was a convenient catalyst to Dauma merging with Carly., but he wasn't really given justice as a character or in his death. I hope his death is really a diversion, and he reappears later. What are your thoughts?
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I agree that this event cheated Adam’s character. There was huge potential and it was just swept away by convenience.Howlan wrote: ↑06 Feb 2020, 00:14Definitely. The death of Adam's father was totally unnecessary and ruined what would have great character development in Adam's part. Now that he does not hate his father in that way, it would have been worth it to see if he would forgive him or not since he had an affair.Tchrjokes456 wrote: ↑05 Feb 2020, 21:20 *SPOILERS*
What did you think about the deaths of Carly's and Adam's fathers? Did you find them too convenient to the story progression? Where they necessary or unnecessary?
I thought the timing of Carly's dad's death was a convenient catalyst to Dauma merging with Carly., but he wasn't really given justice as a character or in his death. I hope his death is really a diversion, and he reappears later. What are your thoughts?
I completely felt it was an easy way to add action and tie up loose ends without really accomplishing anything.
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I thought Adam'a father would be a weak point for him later in the series and did not expect the Ilaha to use him too soon.KDJ wrote: ↑07 Feb 2020, 15:45 I am not overly surprised that Adams father was killed off. They mention he only had one sparkling white diamond in him. Since Adam decided to not hate him any longer, there was the potential of forgiving him the hurt he caused JoAnna. On the other hand, I was not expecting Carly's father to be killed. It makes since looking back on it. It most likely was just Dauma's catalyst. But not many survived or escaped being captured by the Iksha.![]()
Also the Iksha kiiling off Carly's father really shows they mean real business.
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Yes and the Iksha showed that they were really serious in their dealingsvermontelf wrote: ↑08 Feb 2020, 22:08I agree that this event cheated Adam’s character. There was huge potential and it was just swept away by convenience.Howlan wrote: ↑06 Feb 2020, 00:14Definitely. The death of Adam's father was totally unnecessary and ruined what would have great character development in Adam's part. Now that he does not hate his father in that way, it would have been worth it to see if he would forgive him or not since he had an affair.Tchrjokes456 wrote: ↑05 Feb 2020, 21:20 *SPOILERS*
What did you think about the deaths of Carly's and Adam's fathers? Did you find them too convenient to the story progression? Where they necessary or unnecessary?
I thought the timing of Carly's dad's death was a convenient catalyst to Dauma merging with Carly., but he wasn't really given justice as a character or in his death. I hope his death is really a diversion, and he reappears later. What are your thoughts?
I completely felt it was an easy way to add action and tie up loose ends without really accomplishing anything.
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I think Adam’s father could have been used in a better way later on but it was just easier to tie up a loose end.
On the other hand, without the disappearance of Carly’s father, the second half of the book basically doesn’t exist.
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Yes, Carly's father's death was a total plot mover. Meanwhile, Adam's father was killed off suddenly and was a waste of character!Jocelyn Eastman wrote: ↑10 Feb 2020, 16:02 I thought it was a plot device when it came to Carly’s father but a plot convenience when it came to Adam’s father.
I think Adam’s father could have been used in a better way later on but it was just easier to tie up a loose end.
On the other hand, without the disappearance of Carly’s father, the second half of the book basically doesn’t exist.
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Yes, he is only ever seen through Carly's memories and since the Iksha had no real hope for him as he would not join them I suppose they killed him.