Sun Eater Writing Update | MAY 2024
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
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"Brandon Sanderson ate my homework" is gonna be the catch-all answer to every book release conundrum this decade tbh
The best character, by far, is the guy who is in fugue for his whole life except for when he is awoken to paint the official portrait of the new Emperor. Wonder what he thinks about that? Does he just love painting? Does he yearn to be back in fugue? How long does he take to paint the portrait? Is it Bob Ross?😂
This is so funny. I wonder how long the emperor sits there, does he just get some video of the guy?
My favorite character is probably Khan Segara. The quiet in book one got me invested into the series but Khan Segara is where it really sunk its teeth in. The fact that there was this absolutely ancient figure in the universe, from childhood hero stories no less, that was still kickin' it and holding influence in his own way is just super rad. Everything that happens throughout the series only serves to heighten how cool I think Khan is as a character.
Funny answer only, Crim. Because any man that offers his friends candy but eats the best flavors before doing so is a man after my own heart.
My favorite character is Cat because she is the first character we meet who isn’t out to get something for themself.
I just Finished Disquiet Gods yesterday, and it was incredible. I just hope you know you are one of the best working science fiction writers working today, along with Pierce Brown. My favorite Suneater character other than Hadrian is the Emperor, which when I started the series I wasn’t expecting. In modern sci fi fantasy, emperors are too often either evil or incompetent. So it was a pleasant surprise to find a strong emperor who actually cared about his people. He still has flaws, and yet he seems to be a good man doing his best in the worst situation. He invokes some of the greatest Roman emperors, which are some of my favorite historical figures to learn about. Brilliant work. I’m honestly gonna be bummed out when Hadrian kills him.
My favorite character is Gibson for his enigmatic nature and moral ambiguity making him a fascinating character. Also his sharp wit and strategic brilliance are captivating.
Syriani is my favorite character because he perfectly represents the tragedy of the Cielcin. I loved the little details in KoD like the hand grab that show that Syriani and the Cielcin as a whole have the capacity to have good traits and emotions. His intelligence and learnedness make for him and Hadrian having some of the best conversations in the entire series. Syriani shows what the Cielcin could be while also being the best example of how far they have fallen from their original purpose.
Lorian. I really feel like I shouldn’t have to explain but he’s just so vivid to me. From the first time he is on the page I could just see him. All of the characters are well drawn but he was just immediately endearing to me. I really feel like I could see him and his mannerisms so clearly.
Im 2/3 of the way through book 1 and my favorite characters so far have been Cat and Valka.
My favorite character was the historian who essentially wrote an angry fan fiction about Hadrian and made him out to be some kind of vengeful killer.
Man, I feel like I have to come up with a less cliche answer, but I gotta say my favorite character just has to be the man, the myth, the legend himself, Hadrian Hlafmortal. The fact that we get into his psyche and his head, so deeply, with such masterful writing and characterization, for so long, six long books, in his first person frame of mind, just gives us such an unparalleled character experience that we can’t get from not only many other characters (maybe except Valka) in Sun Eater, but we can’t get that kind of thing from any other author for the most part. His flawed nature, ultimately good heart, being thrust into universe-shattering circumstances, his love for languages, which I also share, and his intelligence and historical knowledge all being called upon at the opportune moment in the narration. I mean wow. While the other characters are great, It honestly makes me think the only reason people don’t say Hadrian is because they feel like it will be too cliche. But he’s so fleshed out and feels so real. I’ve never read a character like Hadrian, ask anyone who knows me.
My favorite character is Hadrian. Because how could it not be? He starts out as an idealistic kid and the world slowly beats that idealism down, and not just his hope of peace. Just like all of us.
Man don’t sweat the misprinting thing at all! We who are waiting on it are mega fans who have all read Empire of Silence (multiple times) - and at least for me I’d rather you focus on the new stories and bk 7 than worry about a deluxe that I’ll be happy to get whenever it’s ready!
Emperor William XXIII " Tell US Are you Our Man"
My favorite character is Valka because I just can't resist such a smart and and badass woman. I love how she challenges Hadrian where he needs to be challenged but also supports him when he needs it. The fact that she started learning the Cielcin language after Hadrian and got better at it than him is not only funny but it also tells you so much about her and her love for her work
I haven't been able to finish a series in literally decades, and I'm 5 books strong on Suneater! My favorite character so far is Sagara - I love the legends and how truly undying he/she/they are. Great series!!!
Cat is probably my favourite character because I thought that she'd be a mainstay character only for you to rip my heart out only a few chapters later. It also serves as the first time that Hadrian sees how the "little people" live their lives not being of palatine descent, and it makes him reflect on mortality. I think it is a major turning point for Hadrian as a person and it really sets the tone for a lot of future interactions in the series.
Lorien is the best! Best head on his shoulders and good sense of humor. I could hang out with him.
My favorite character is the Emperor. Every scene between him and Hadrian is a scene that demand the reader’s attention. Had always pushing the boundaries of what can be said to the Emperor is the best.
Gibson. We don't always get the father we deserve but sometimes we get the father we need.
I just started the series but so far Gibson has been my favorite character so far. His sacrifice was admirable.
The Emperor. I think he truly embodies the phrase 'heavy lies the head that wears the crown'
And as an second addition - Switch, Because switches get stitches. That's what I think happened to him
I must admit I’m only 150 pages into Empire of Silence, but the impact Gibson has left on me, and what I imagine shall continue to impact and guide Hadrian until the very end of his journey is profound! All the best, Christopher. Can’t wait to continue my journey into the Sun Eater universe.
The Emperor is easily my favourite character. I love how Hadrian respects and defends him. Plus hes just really cool too :)
i love how Hadrian bitch slaps him too
Love the ideas you smuggle in under the guise of a sci-fantasy epic! Waiting for #7.
Also, Albe is my most recent favourite.
Just finished Demon In White and I'm in awe. Up there with my favorite sci-fi books of all time and favorite books in general.
Literally finished book 5 an hour ago. Loved the Emperor every minute of it.
Kharn Sagara is my favorite. He gives me the exact same feeling I got when reading the finale of Goblet of fire when I was a kid when Voldemort shows up. It’s the presence he has. It’s rare for me to read villains who give off that level of presence on page for me. I don’t want the book, I just wanted to talk about my favorite character lol. Also his design on howling dark is so good that’s its favorite book cover of all time.
Might have to be Pallino for many reasons but i still laugh out loud at the part when he's telling the story about going through the tram security kiosk holding his eye. "And this fucker-my hand to Earth’s tit-this fucker says I need to put my kit through security." was when I think I first realized how awesome he was.
Pallino is the best and his positivity with mostly everything!
I love Aristides! As someone with chronic pain and eds his intus maladies are like disability rep and seeing them in a super intelligent and effective person who doesn’t shy away from danger is super cool and not something you run across in most books! Instead of focusing on his limitations you see what he can offer. I love this series thanks so much!
Valka. Cause she’s just straight up bad ass. Love how you did her parallel to Mr. Marlowe…. Who I hope to one day portray in a live action adaptation. Here’s to another day crossing my fingers
Pallino is definitely one of my favorites, he is the Son of Fortitude after all. William Caesar is also up there, his character just exudes gravitas, stoic calm and sheer regality
My favorite character is Bassander Lin, because I really enjoyed his transformation from antagonizing non-believer to super fan (and the implications that he may or may not have started a cult in honor of Hadrian).
I was watching one of your conversations (with Mike that Book Guy I think) and you mentioned that (along with Dune), the Hyperion Cantos was an influence. For some reason I had never read any Dan Simmons, so I did that. OH MY GOODNESS, that was clearly a huge influence. I saw gods working backwards in time, time manipulation in combat (linear vs parallel but still), vast black underground labyrinths, biomanipulating exosolar evolved humans, a catholic church vastly 'evolved', 'casual' death and resurrection, manipulative entities in an alternative dimension opposing the reverse time traveling 'god'. I even think I see some similarities to the shrike's description to your rampaging aliens. I definitely appreciate now understanding some more of the underlying authors that you drew from. I was having trouble seeing as much 'Dune' as people were saying, but adding Hyperion into the mix, I understand more. Now, all that said, your saga is far far different and I am still eagerly awaiting the rest of your work..... Bad Sanderson for eating your homework, Bad!
Palino is the best Character. He never 😢 never changed who he was or forgot where he came from.
Loved Disquiet Gods!!
My favorite character is Valka. She has a knack for putting thins in perspective. BTW, a few weeks ago, while listening to “Kingdoms of Death,’ right after one particularly dark session I found myself drawn to listening to Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun.” It wasn’t a conscious association at the time, but the tune kept running around my head since while listening to your books, so something was triggered. I think it’s an apt anthem for that volume, as well as for much of “Sun Eater.” May 18th was the anniversary of singer/songwriter Chris Cornell’s death, so it popped up on my radio driving home after dark from my local pub, which was eerie. There’s an excellent article in Wikipedia about how the tune came about, what Cornell was thinking etc. You may find it interesting. Thanks!
Win White AKA Zeno
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Hole_Sun
Currently my favorite character is Hadrian. If you asked me two weeks ago, I’d say Kharn, but I just finished Queen Amid Ashes. I did not expect Hadrian to have THAT much development in a small novella. Holy crap! Well done sir. Well done.
My favorite character is Lorian. I love his intelligence and strategic ability. I also love that he is so loyal and has such a strong bond with Hadrian who saw him for who he really is.
Hadrian has to be my favorite character because he is quite a human character. Hadrian has made so many mistakes and has lost so much through out his journey and he is constantly thinking about all these things and reflecting on them. I think about him on Jad just reflecting on all the things that have happened in is life and wondering "did I do the right thing?"
My favorite character is Lorien ,He is the smartest , funniest and most practical character in the series
So you put in a Wheeler box grid. As an archaeologist, I salute you.
Valka, the Neural Lace stuff is just awesome, all of it.
My favourite character is Hadrian, although after reading Dregs of Empire Lorian is a close second.
First person narrative just makes a character feel real in a way third person can’t.
My favourite character since her introduction has been Valka. She goes a long way to propping up who hadrian was,is, and will become. She challenges him in every respect and even calls him out for his less heroic moments. She also feels like his major motivation as well.
LOVE the books picked up book 1 and couldn't stop. just finished book 6. Valka def one of my fav characters doesn't put up with any BS no matter who you are.
Tor Gibson, he's like Hadrian's Virgil just a constant presence with him in one way or another.
Alastair Marlowe - I know he is Hadrian through and through, but simply a version of him who went down a different life path. Life has shaped him to be more distant and iron-fisted. He sees Hadrian's optimism as a mirror of his younger self and resents him for still having that which he himself has lost.
I am actually brand new to the series and will be receiving my hard cover copy of Empire of Silence this Wednesday!!! I am really excited to jump into the Sun Eater universe. I hope I can still be included in the giveaway since my hope is to get all the books in hardcover. Thank you and I have heard nothing but amazing things about this series and watched many of your interviews and I am stoked!
Gonna have to say Haidrian, no other characther has hooked me like him in years. the way he overcomes trauma is just amazing (him being mega dramatic also helps)
Just finished Howling Dark and Queen Amid Ashes. Loving the series. Valka is my favorite character currently.
The bittersweet gut-punch you hit me with when it came to Kat (I’m only on Empire of Silence).
Christopher you are extremely busy person! Much success to you. I just started reading the sun eater series. Love it so far I love how you take jabs at Brandon Sanderson. I know it's all in good fun. Thanks for sharing your stories with us it is a honor to read them!!
Try not to worry too much about the Diamond editions being late. You've done all you could given the circumstances. It really just means that you're genuinely care about your fan and really do want the absolute best for them!
As for a favourite character I have to say it's probably a tie between Kharn Sahara and Lorian. Kharn because he's basically a space lich sitting on a decaying throne of forbidden knowledge and that imagery is essentially burned into my brain forever.
And I live Lorian because I always have a soft spot for the overlooked underdog who manages to claw his way into relevance through vicious loyalty and genuine ingenuity.
I'm currently about 70% through Book 3, and my favorite has to be Pallino. Dude is just such a bro, and Samuel Rookin's voice for him is just perfect. Next up would be Lorian. I'd love nothing more than to grab a few bottles of wine and chat about random philosophy for hours.
Also, don't push yourself too hard! Take all the time you need to finish out these projects :D
Crispin is definitely my favourite character so far! I’ve read the first 2 books and novellas and I’ve just started Tales of the Sun Eater Volume 1
The Lesser Devil is just my favourite book too, seeing Crispin have to grow up and step into what he thought was Hadrians shoes
Uvanari, from Empire of Silence. So important because because by having interacted with it, Hadrian, in looking back as he writes his history, can never shake his utter guilt and despair at having annihilated an entire race, and gives him his unique, melancholic voice----a narration that, for example, even in the middle of the desperate, chaotic battle on Vorgossos in The Howling Dark, registers on almost cellular level the anguish of the Cielcin when their world ship is destroyed---that sustains the entire series...On the other end of the spectrum, to me the most fun caharacter is Olorin, just because..
My favorite character is Lorien! He’s very dynamic and I love his intellect.
My favorite character is Khan Sagaro. (Aside from our boy Hadrian Marlowe) He is menacing in every single scene, he feels incredible predictable but unpredictable at the same time. Just finished Disquiet Gods and its my second favorite Sun Eater Book, Demon In White is just so good and I think its not just the book but the stage of Hadrians life we are following. We see him navigating politics as the underdog, we see his crew all around him. Also thanks for the writing update and take your time. I'm desperate for the 7th book but I'll wait, I'll wait for it to be quality and that your happy. :D
So, I just recently finished Empire of Silence and haven’t continued yet (waiting on my copy of The Lesser Devil to arrive). From what I have read, I really like Olorin and I think he was my favorite character from that first book.
As soon as he was introduced, he had this badass air about him and the fact that he carries around 3 lightsabers is pretty dope. Of course, he ends up giving one to Hadrian at the end which was one of my favorite scenes. And when he tells Hadrian that he will have his back whenever he needs him, I know that we must not’ve seen the last of him. I can’t wait for more Olorin.
I love me some Gibson, he is an epitome of an Alfred so Gibson plays that role perfect, and now he’s in Hadrian conscience mind.. still brings the father figure, mentor role to Marlowe, even if he cares to hear it or not!
I'm about 3/4 of the way through the new mainline Sun Eater and all I can say is AMAZING work! The previous novel was great, but SO depressing! It feels like they were meant to be a single
novel, but given the lengths of Both books it's understandable that they were released separately. The narrator/voice actor used for all the english language audiobooks is consistently top of his game in every way.
It was 4 and 5 that were all one novel, actually!
I've just finished Empire of Silence this week-end, so my pool is more limited than others, but in that one, my favorite character was Valka. I fell in love with her along side Hadrian...
Kharn Sagara. Im a sucker for well written villains, and you gave his character so many more layers in DG.
Just put in an order for Empire of Silence through Quailridge! Seen a your series being recommended by people I trust. I look forward to the new hardcovers when they release as I LOVE collecting hardcover Sci-Fi Fantasy. Can't wait to get started!
I'm so glad to see you doing this update as a video not just audio. For some reason,it's hard for me to concentrate if it's just audio format 😅. I don't wish to participate in the giveaway because I already own that edition and I hope for someone who doesn't have it to have a chance. Don't worry about the Diamond edition,when it's done it's done. I fully support you and Steve and thank you for everything you have done for us,readers.
My favorite character is Ramanthanu. He is consistently the one who gives me the biggest belly laughs when I read his dialogue. And he is legitimately proof that there could be a possibility for something like peace with the Cielcin if only on a micro scale. Second favorite would be Lin.
My favourite character is the quiet, without going into spoilers the theology discussed in disquiet gods was amazing. A close second is Ramanthanu (audiobook listener so spelling may be off), the twisted loyalty and fanaticism was something I’d been waiting for for so long.
My favorite multiverse sun eater character is Brandon Sanderson. No one saw him coming. A planet eater, destroyer of paper, devourer of hope.
Currently reading Disquiet Gods and it’s amazing. Chapter 40 is my favorite from the entire series so far.
Whenever book 7 is released it will be considered a holiday in my house.
i love valka, genuinely lights up the page whenever she’s on it!!
I'm right now reading DEMON IN WHITE and man i can feel the storm coming, can't believe this gem was hidden for so long from me. My only hope is to get a hardcover of the books this year so that i can read it physically and not on kindle. There's no option for me in India to get the hardcover.
My favorite character is Raine Smythe,
And thanks for writing these books Mr. Ruocchio.
Aside from Hadrian, my favorite character is Gibson. My father passed away earlier this year and how Gibson has acted as a father to Hadrian was very special to me. Not to mention the impact that Gibson had and continues to have on Hadrian through the story. Kwatz!
It’s so insanely hard to choose a favorite character, because I love/hate all of them with great vigor. My number one might be Syriani Dorayaica, I think it’s interesting to have a barbaric, predatory alien warlord who’s also kind of a religious scholar, who shows a genuine interest in human history and culture, even if it’s for ultimately nefarious reasons. Although, honestly, my favorite’s probably Hadrian. It’s hard to top the POV character.
I was instantly drawn to the “weird” in Howling dark and the concept of the mericanii demons, the scenes with brethren and kharn sagara are still some of my favorites four books later. I think Brethren might be my favorite character in all his twisted glory.
I recently finished empire of silence and looking forward to reading the rest of the series. So far Olorin is a really cool character and I’m really excited to see the rest of the Jaddians.
Udax is my favorite character, I'd say. I just love the Irchtani, in general, and Udax's arc was wonderful.
My favorite character is bassander lin, he's just freaking awesome and I love him.
Remember when art was your favorite part of this whole process? I bet all these plates you’re juggling makes it a lot harder to enjoy now!
My favorite character is Gibson…he started as a mentor and gained so much more depth and kept teaching Hadrian beyond the grave about forgiveness and family.
It still is, but man, it's been relentless.
@@SunEaterBooks it will regulate...surely it cannot stay this hectic! :)
A Jinan story being written around June? Must be my birthday gift.
My favorite Sun Eater character (assuming Hadrian doesn't count) is probably Lorian. He's just so unconventional and interesting, and I really enjoyed the Arthur Buddha stuff in Dregs.
Just writing intros for the Broken Binding editions...then it's Jinan time.
Valka is my fav character as she was the lifeline for more than just Hadrian. She has my heart……..
My favourite character would have to be Crispin as even though he was chosen by his father to be a fighter and he didn't want to do it he still stepped up when needed and valiantly protected his sister in The Lesser Devil as well as the people in the village. He exuded bravery, confidence and fighting skills when it counted the most.
Don’t stress about the Diamond edition delays. Shit happens, and you and Steve have been transparent with us the whole time.
Been thinking about which character is my favorite.....and I just can't come up with one. The characters are so intertwined with each other and the story...I found myself attached to all of them, which is part of what makes this series so incredible...you get attached to characters that have small roles, and you feel it when things happen. Love Had, love Valka...those are the two obvious choices but in the end there has not been a single character that I haven't liked or not related too-- (even Alexander had his moments).
Other than Hadrian, Gibson. I love how even though he barely has screen time, the knowledge he imparts on Hadrian is ever present, making Gibson feel alive and well throughout the series.
Favorite character = Valka because her term of endearment for Hadrian is barbarian in her native language, so cool
Hadrian is my favourite because it's the only character I know, waiting on the 7th book to read them all consecutively! It will be amazing, I am sure!
Hadrian Marlowe for his perseverance through tough times and what made him who he is now
Woo! Stoked for Shadows Upon Time. Disquiet Gods was one of my favorites in the series so far 🔥
Also! My favorite character is Cat and I'm still low key upset she died even though that happened like 6 books/thousands of pages ago 😭
So many great characters. But I think my all time favorite character/story out of all the books so far in your universe, is that of Cat from Empire of Silence.
Lorien is my favourite as he is incredibly competent and a great friend.
As a new fan to this series, just want to say thanks for all this hard work you're putting in and giving to us fans.
I kinda wanna say Vorgossos, as I love how the influence of Dante’s Inferno, Xanadu and Shangri-La (and much more) gives it a truely otherworld atmosphere and character!
Khan Sagara is amazing. I mean, he reminds me of Bloodraven/the Three-Eyed Crow from ASOIAF in that he's a creepy wizard living in a dark mysterious place, has a moniker involving "a thousand eyes", and is just generally a shifty fella. I had some pretty great expectations for Khan Sagara and I think those expectations were both subverted but also far far surpassed. Excellent character!
Cheers from Brazil!
My favourite character is probably Pallino, eternal Son of Fortitude
Khan Sagara! Very cool sci-fi surrounding this character
My favorite character has to be Hadrian. I just like how complex he is and doesn’t narrate himself as this perfect character. Shows how damaged and honest he is.
Pallino is my favourite character, the son of fortitude!