Julia Marie answers “Matthias' death in CK was absolutely...”

Kate Berinhout asked this question about Crooked Kingdom (Six of Crows, #2):

Matthias' death in CK was absolutely heartbreaking, especially because he had just experienced such a huge awakening and his relationship with Nina was really just beginning. He death was definitely jolting. What was the symbolic importance of his death? Were you considering killing off other characters instead, or was it always going to be Matthias?

Julia Marie I think it was kind of representing that life still isn't fair. Even though all of the characters had lived this far and it seemed they would make it …moreI think it was kind of representing that life still isn't fair. Even though all of the characters had lived this far and it seemed they would make it and live "happily ever after," Bardugo wanted to show that life isn't fair; not everyone makes it out in the end. We were kind of coddled by them all surviving Ketterdam and lost sight as to how dangerous everything truly was.(less)

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Kate Berinhout Yeah you’re completely right. Thank you so much for your insight. This reminds me of J.K. Rowling’s reasoning for killing a certain character over ano ...more
Oct 26, 2017 11:00AM

Julia Marie You make a great point about Nina's purpose! I hadn't thought of that aspect! ...more
Oct 27, 2017 09:09AM

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