My roommate reading Harrow the Ninth for the first time: I like when Harrow’s second person narration throws in some Gideon-isms. It’s fun to hear her voice still coming through.
Me:
[ID: A gif of Dennis from It’s Always Sunny turning to look at the camera multiple times and raising his eyebrows. End ID]
First half was probably my least favorite out of the 3 books. Definitely not bad, but I don’t think Nona’s narration is as compelling/entertaining as what we got in GtN and HtN.
Second half was probably my favorite out of the 3 books. Really visceral imagery and good twists/lines.
Best use of a meme other than maybe the dad joke in HtN.
You know, referring to the River bubbles as “dream bubbles” is another red flag suggesting that this might be based on Hom-*gunshot*.
New mugs! I blame the glorious geniuses on the campal server for egging me on with the SEX PAL one. Available with or without a disclaimer for your ridiculous mug 😂
my only possibly unpopular take on the locked tomb series is that sometimes, not always, but sometimes i do think the meme references are a little cringy
“hi not fucking dead, i’m dad” was still absolutely legendary though
my hot takes
“studied the blade” was good and fit
“my body is ready” was fine
“you are like a little baby” was funny
jod mumbling kumbaya under his breath because harrow accidentally quoted it was funny
cool s was good
“thank you, next” was cringe
the miette reference was cringe
“hi not fucking dead, i’m dad” was great
“none planet with left grief” was a little cringe but was a great telling moment for who john is as a person
the princess bride references are fine but also.. i dunno. not necessary and feel a bit cheapening to me for reasons i have trouble articulating
jod making a ‘wake me up inside’ reference was pretty funny, and good characterization again
gideon nav will see the world ending and be like “is anyone gonna focus on this interpersonal romantic drama i have going on” and then not wait for an answer
Gideon the Ninth is technically a murder mystery whodunnit except instead of collecting clues and solving the murder everyone is just like “Hmmm Gross. Yikes…. anyways back to our little tasks”