Inquiring author wants to know

[rolanni]

In your opinion, what is the:

Darkest Liaden book?

Lightest Liaden book?

Please show your work, by which I mean, explain your choice.

NOTE:  Since the eArc of Dragon in Exile is available and some folks have read it, it may be nominated for either of the above categories.  HOWEVER, since the official publication date is not yet upon us, please, if you do nominate DiE, leave a spoiler space before your explanation, out of compassion for those who wait for the retail release.  Thanks.

Comments

Darkness

[furballtiger.livejournal.com]

errm...imho they're all pretty light; that's part of what I like. I don't go for the current fad for "trauma fic" as a lazy writer's way to create tension. Lazy technique and bad for the reader...and I just don't care for that . That's not the common popular POV, tho.
That said, there's quite a range. On an abstract level I'd say the 'darkest" was the second crystal prequel*. Perhaps the lightest was the first theo? arguable, as there are a number of lighter ones that might vie for the top spot in that regard.

* back to an old thread about songs and the stories, that one reminds me of Plumb's Late Great Planet Earth... similarly, the bit where Anthora and RZ get together reminds me of Jordan Sparks The Cure. Ok, sry for the digression, back on topic!