David F.
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Lois McMaster Bujold:
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Every time I reread Cetaganda I pause at the part where Miles says bitterly, “It is the way of the haut” and she gives him a lock of her hair. Did I miss a whole lot of nuance, or did an editor cut a lot? Up until she gives him the bubble ride I thought she didn’t like him, considered him a creepy though smart and useful stalker. The atmosphere changes a bit then, but not that much. (hide spoiler)]
Every time I reread Cetaganda I pause at the part where Miles says bitterly, “It is the way of the haut” and she gives him a lock of her hair. Did I miss a whole lot of nuance, or did an editor cut a lot? Up until she gives him the bubble ride I thought she didn’t like him, considered him a creepy though smart and useful stalker. The atmosphere changes a bit then, but not that much. (hide spoiler)]
Lois McMaster Bujold
Huh. I can't find that word-string in either my master file or in my Kindle edition, and thus can't find the passage that puzzles you. Check for a misquote?
Wait, found it. "It's the haut way, is it not?" No, there is nothing missing or mislaid in that passage. Definitely no unauthorized edits, though you may be missing nuance. The haut are big on nuance, and Miles is still young.
You'll have to rephrase your question; I can't make out what you are asking as it stands.
Ta, L.
Wait, found it. "It's the haut way, is it not?" No, there is nothing missing or mislaid in that passage. Definitely no unauthorized edits, though you may be missing nuance. The haut are big on nuance, and Miles is still young.
You'll have to rephrase your question; I can't make out what you are asking as it stands.
Ta, L.
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Nov 20, 2021 11:09PM · flag