This is my first read through of The Wingfeather Saga. Right now, I've gotten to chapter 3. If you haven't gotten this far (which I doubt anyone is this far behind like me lol) look out for SPOILERS.
I got a good laugh with the introductions, I knew I would enjoy the humor as soon as I read those. Now, I saw the short movie from couple years back before reading the book and found lots of similarities (not surprising) from the book so I was familiar with some of what was in there. If I recall correctly, the thwaps in the short film made guinea pig noises when Podo brought them into the house... How do I know? I've had 12 guinea pigs from the time I was 6 lol. Anyway, that was funny to me. That's a rabbit trail (my brain works this way).
Anyway, I've gotten a feel for the characters so far. Janner is a solid daydreamer and finds his siblings (though he loves them dearly) to be burdens in a way. I stopped right after Janner had a baby fit. Oh Janner, we are too much alike. Anyway, it was lovely to see the interactions of each character. The siblings interactions remind me a lot of the ones in the book I'm writing, which was a nice surprise (I was hoping it would). The grandpa is hilarious. Mia is relatable to me lol. Leeli is an angel (not the ones covered in eyes) and Tink is... Tink! Charming so far.
You may be wondering, "why haven't you read ahead yet?" And I can answer that. I'm reading it with my best friend who lives in another state and I'm trying not to read furtherer than she is so we can experience the book together despite being apart. She is the Merry to my Pippin and the Samwise to my Frodo. Needless to say, she's a good friend. I miss her. When I said I never had a sister, I got to say she is the nonblood sister answer to my prayer. Sisters in Christ!
Another rabbit trail. My brain is full of rabbits, don't bother trying to catch any of them.
Anyways, Janner's struggle is already coming out in a form of selfishness and well, he said some really hurtful things. I relate highly to him at the moment (and that's not only just because our names are close... okay so it's half the reason.) You see, my family has had some troubles and long story short, I've been helping raise my nephew. Many times I've been selfish and groaned about not being able to do what I want to do. Still guilty of that sometimes now, hoping I can learn from Janner despite him being a fictional character. There has been a few times I've bottled and exploded, kind of what I see at the end of chapter 3. Needless to say, I really want to hear how Podo responds next (I don't think anyone would, but don't spoil it for me haha). On a happier note, poor Janner. He landed face first into horse "nuggets". It took me a moment reading that to understand "nuggets" meant poop. Ugh. I'm an adult, I should know what horse nuggets are! (Very quotable)
That has been my first take so far. I'm looking forward to reading more!
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That makes sense!
Kinda sad you didn't go outside much, but understandable! Im the 5th of 10 siblings, 3 older brothers and one older sister then 5 under me! Strangle, I had an amazing relationship with my second oldest brother, even with the age gap! We did a lot together! Mostly danced! We would go out and have sword fights with these long plastic things, we played pirate and built forts, he's a good big brother! Im glad I had him!
😂 You dropped it! Yes, poor man!!
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Wow, this is really neat! I also really related to Janner, even though I'm the second born in my family (but my older brother is so much older than me, I'm almost like a second-first-born, if that makes sense lol). I've also, like Janner, longed for travel and freedom and day dreamed a ton (and I mean LOTS of daydreaming). Anyways, I think Janner is a really well-written character, and I remember relating to him while reading those first few chapters the first time (I was a lot younger at the time, and my dad was reading them to me and my little brother).
Btw, you're a really good storyteller! After reading the "Characters" post you made, along with this one, I was pulled in by how you incorporated your thoughts on Wingfeather, stories from your life, and your interests all together! The way you wrote it made it really fun and interesting!
When I read that book, I felt similar to Janner, wanting adventure and to see more of the world, but feeling held back by my siblings and family. I always felt rotten feeling like that, but I couldn't help it! But later felt like they were the wind in my sail and not the anchor holding me back. I feel like Janner is a very relatable character!
I have a best friend like that, she makes my life feel like an adventure!
I really like your opinion on the story so far, (mostly because is sounds like what I though of it!) Cant wait to hear how you like the rest of the books!!