Julia’s Comments (group member since Jan 24, 2009)

Julia’s comments from the Ranger's Apprentice group.

I agree, George could be a very different person. He "came out of his shell" once he took on his apprenticeship, and who is to say that maturity wouldn't add much more depth. I am envisioning how each of the wardmates could be supportive within the greater plots (and again, I have only read up through book 4, so maybe it's there and I don't know it yet). George could have enormous strength where he is placed within the legal profession, and of course Alyss with diplomacy. Jenny might be a bit more tricky, but it's always nice to come home to a comforting and nutritious meal.

Okay, maybe I'm expecting too much. I saw foreshadowing of this early in the first book, but I guess it wasn't intended.

And I love the parallel that was set up initially with Ranger/Diplomat as Halt and Pauline...and then Will and Alyss. I want to see more of that!

I think Gilan is one of my favorite characters so far in the books. I guess in some ways he seems more "down to earth" to me.

I stumbled upon the first of the Rangers books from the library, when I was looking for a new book on tape to listen to in the car, something fairly long. I was so pleased that the story continued in other books, although I have not yet read them all. I was a bit disappointed, after all the buildup of characters of the wardmates, that we didn't get to see much of the other three (other than the bit with Alice and Halt - was that book 2 or 3?). But maybe they are present in further novels....

Wolffang, I agree with you. First, then second, fourth, third.

Hi, I'm new here. I enjoy the Ranger's books, especially the historical info that's included.