Raven Flight discussion

Anybody else disappointed?

Disappointed? Why?

well Regan dies... I really didn't like that. He also dies in such a nondescript way. The main character isn't even there, also it's not in a battle but on a job. Could just be me though

I have found that JM often has pointless tragedies happen and then shows the characters pick up and go on. The characters grow and show great courage and strength. This ending made me want to see where JM goes with the leadership of the group in the next book. I know that (I have already forgotten her name and I do not want to look for it) took over but she only holds discipline among the group and does not let them lose heart. She shows great strength in pulling herself together after what was a stunning blow but I do not think she is the one to inspire in the coming battle. Will Neryn take over? Maybe, but I do not think so. Will Flynn? I do not know who else could do it. Maybe it will be whats her name after all.

Eleanor Rigby wrote: "well Regan dies... I really didn't like that. He also dies in such a nondescript way. The main character isn't even there, also it's not in a battle but on a job. Could just be me though"

I see.

Regan's death is indeed unexpected and violent, I did hope JM had not killed off this character. The way he died (decapitated) left no hope for any magic to bring him back, very sad. But then it doesn't make sense why an intelligent man did not think to wear a disguise to live among enemies who could recognize him. I would be more convinced if he had died from other cause.

Helen wrote: "I have found that JM often has pointless tragedies happen and then shows the characters pick up and go on. The characters grow and show great courage and strength. This ending made me want to see..."

From where the story ended, I would guess that Flint was preparing for the final showdown; retrieving Regon's head and returning to Shadowfell. Flint is obviously more capable than Tali so he should be the leader.

I do hope the last book does not disappoint especially in terms of logical development of story. To be free of the glitch in Book 2: the death of Regon because it didn't cross his intelligent mind to wear a disguise.

I find such glitches very frustrating in books which I like. It tarnished the brilliance of the story, leaves a bitter taste.

I hated the way he died. There was no battle or heroic feat. He was just recognized (even though he was a child when his family was killed I think) and decapitated. And as mentioned, he didn't even think to wear a disguise.

I was also surprised he did not wear a disguise. The way he was presented in Shadowfell and the early part of this book it seemed he was good at planning and taking intelligent risks not something like this. I wonder if we will get a better explanation in the next book.

I hope so

My hopeful guess is that Regan did not die. His enemy killed the wrong guy perhaps due to a last minute swap of identity or a prearranged emergency plan in case mission went wrong.

That's what I was hoping until that scene at the very end where Flint puts Regan's head in a bag... Still hoping that somehow he didn't die

The head Flint retrieved was highly decomposed, he identified it by the ear ring. Also, none of his companions witnessed his death. We can always hope!

i agree if the death wasnt him i will be happy especially if JM has some big situation come out of it or a "close call" is recified from it but if not im kinda disappointed...

I liked how she made it seem so.... easy for him to get captured. It showed the characters flaw and how he wasn't invincible and ended up dying since he was too confident. :/

It was a really unexpected death for Regan to die especially since he had the role of leadership that would guide them into this battle. Also, I thought it was pretty obvious that Tali had some feelings for him

Tali's feelings seemed obvious once she argued about guarding Neryn.

I really was upset when Regan died, and also hoped that he was still alive somehow. Regan was so very interesting a character and there were so many questions still surounding him. But having him die suddenly like that is very like how it is in real life.

I didn't think it disappointing, myself, nor Flint's capability exceeding Tali's. Both have human errors, both also were in love with someone.

It was sadly realistic. Except, one thing, and that is Neryn seems to describe it in such an orderly way the tragedy seems shrunken. I think Flint (or Owen) is really taking a chance by retrieving, er, Regan's disembodied head and taking it to Shadowfell...

-Jacqueline-Agreed. Wouldn't a disguise be more logical? Hrm.