*Guy obsessed with an Aztec god voice* Getting some Aztec vibes from Swallow's Rest now. The oppression by foreign power, not being as different from Christianity as people assume, and surviving in a modern form under the radar certainly help.
Though Aztec gods are far more anthropomorphic/humanized than Swallow's Rest, which feels a bit more Lovecraftian than mythical in character. Mainly from this line: "It was only of Nature, which does not abide by human standards of justice." It feels very fitting for a gothic story though, and now has me wondering about the line between Lovecraft and gothic fiction.
More importantly, not being able to find Swallow's Rest on a map makes a lot of sense now, and gives me some ideas about how things might climax. As always liking the development of the main relationship and looking forward to next week.
Gahhhh I love the way all of the mysteries and amorphous questions slotted so beautifully into place here! It's very satisfying, and also heartbreaking as hell on multiple levels. oof. I also love that catholicism ended up being the most fitting substitute for the original practices, it makes perfect sense and would probably also be seen as outrageously blasphemous ("why are you booing me, I'm right!" comes to mind lol). Good thing Victor has decidedly moved on from that mindset! I also *love* the detail about Sylvia, just the idea that some kind of protector/intermediary still exists here even in a relatively diminished state is really lovely
*Guy obsessed with an Aztec god voice* Getting some Aztec vibes from Swallow's Rest now. The oppression by foreign power, not being as different from Christianity as people assume, and surviving in a modern form under the radar certainly help.
Though Aztec gods are far more anthropomorphic/humanized than Swallow's Rest, which feels a bit more Lovecraftian than mythical in character. Mainly from this line: "It was only of Nature, which does not abide by human standards of justice." It feels very fitting for a gothic story though, and now has me wondering about the line between Lovecraft and gothic fiction.
More importantly, not being able to find Swallow's Rest on a map makes a lot of sense now, and gives me some ideas about how things might climax. As always liking the development of the main relationship and looking forward to next week.
I love all of this, thank you William.
Gahhhh I love the way all of the mysteries and amorphous questions slotted so beautifully into place here! It's very satisfying, and also heartbreaking as hell on multiple levels. oof. I also love that catholicism ended up being the most fitting substitute for the original practices, it makes perfect sense and would probably also be seen as outrageously blasphemous ("why are you booing me, I'm right!" comes to mind lol). Good thing Victor has decidedly moved on from that mindset! I also *love* the detail about Sylvia, just the idea that some kind of protector/intermediary still exists here even in a relatively diminished state is really lovely
Bless you, kind reader. You've made my editor very happy.
well personally I think Lord Vane did nothing wrong and should be allowed to whatever he wants forever
I agree!
Oh my poor darlings, my heart bleeds for both of them 💔