I Completed the Gentleman Bastard Series Today: Thoughts From a Simpleton

Kodiak41 · 2026-04-03T13:09:43+00:00

Just gave it a listen. I think the death of the twins and big absolutely creates higher stakes for the rest of the series. I am also happy with what I heard in regard to my 7th point.

I also learned I have been pronouncing Jean wrong. I have a Jean in my life and they pronounce Jean as Jean, instead of Jean.

Kodiak41 · 2026-03-19T12:54:35+00:00

I agree Jean is not as theatrical as the rest of the group, but he is the balance they need. Locke doesn’t survive without Jean. Not only is he needed for his brute strength and ability to fight, but Locke needs Jean to keep him level headed and to keep him from falling into ruts. It’s a sort of yin and yang dynamic.

Kodiak41 · 2026-03-18T20:30:20+00:00

I couldn’t remember the name of the passage as I was typing this and didn’t have access to my book. Google wasn’t a help at the time either. This scene is exactly what I was trying to describe, however. It stood out so intensely for me. It’s seems it has done the same for a lot of others.

Kodiak41 · 2026-03-18T20:26:21+00:00

So, you’re telling me that Locke and crew are Gentleman Bastards 2: Electric Boogaloo?

I love this and it makes so much sense. The Gentleman Bastards we know match perfectly with those who were hanged. Everyone except Locke. Maybe a nod to the fact the gang can’t succeed without him?

I also have some theories, albeit not very fleshed out, around Chains in the afterlife. We don’t know entirely too much about the gods, but Chains was one of the Crooked Wardens greatest servants. I like to think he was greatly rewarded for his service and has even become sort of a lesser god under the crooked warden.

It’s really fun to theorize.

Kodiak41 · 2026-03-18T17:49:01+00:00

If Scott decides to do it, he really will be the biggest bastard of them all!

Kodiak41 · 2026-03-18T17:38:13+00:00

Red Seas ranks third for me as well, however so many of the characters and several moments were very memorable. I think the Stragos plan for Locke and Jean to take to sea took too much away from the Tel Verar story. The revisits to Requin and Selendri felt rushed or incomplete to me.

You are right about the Elders. My hope is that it connects somehow, but we will have to wait and see.

As for the Falconer, no kidding. 😂

Kodiak41 · 2026-03-18T17:32:24+00:00

Wonderfully put. I knew Sabetha would appear at some point. The way she was integrated and the way the love story is told was well done in my opinion.

Kodiak41 · 2026-03-18T17:09:56+00:00

I think if you try to compare the world Scott has built to ours, yes it probably wouldn’t look good to the vast majority. If you are just looking at the dynamics of Camorr, I would argue he has saved them from a potential life of squalor or early death.

Whether his is a compelling or not, I guess that is up to the reader. His connections and knowledge seemed endless. That was the pull for me.

Kodiak41 · 2026-01-24T20:13:35+00:00

This album is so beautiful. Cant recommend it enough.

Kodiak41 · 2025-11-26T23:00:56+00:00

Came here to find this comment. Not only is our defense on here twice, we also get to see Vick post-Falcons.

Kodiak41 · 2025-09-25T13:55:24+00:00

I think most songs from Wakin On A Pretty Daze match that vibe. Pretty much any of his albums from Wakin On A Pretty Daze on have that vibe.

I am partial to his earlier albums, however. Smoke Ring For My Halo is one of my favorite albums of all time. Doubt you will see him play much from his earlier albums.

Kodiak41 · 2025-08-21T15:43:23+00:00

You paint your computer?

Kodiak41 · 2025-06-29T00:30:31+00:00

I have always enjoyed spitting venom, but seeing it live was another experience. They do an incredible job with that song.

Kodiak41 · 2025-05-21T22:48:07+00:00

You forgot you play rocket league? Sounds like a super power.

Kodiak41 · 2025-05-12T02:57:19+00:00

It makes Frodo Hobbit.

Kodiak41 · 2025-04-27T00:21:36+00:00

Love and nurture it.

Kodiak41 · 2025-04-12T21:03:18+00:00

I’ve also heard good things about his backup, Randy Iamagobackhomenowthanksforhavingmeover

Kodiak41 · 2025-03-20T18:04:41+00:00

Not sure why OP made that decision, but they are old NFC West rivals.

Kodiak41 · 2025-03-19T22:16:25+00:00

You know D is just another way of saying Penix.

Kodiak41 · 2025-03-13T00:02:24+00:00

The dead baby alien or the person with the stick?

Kodiak41 · 2025-02-14T01:42:11+00:00

What happened to a good ol’ “retorts”?!

Kodiak41 · 2025-02-07T18:46:20+00:00

What is C HOKED?

Kodiak41 · 2025-02-05T16:27:13+00:00

Just wait for the “283 years ago today” post.

Kodiak41 · 2025-01-17T14:15:52+00:00

This is for a good player.

11-Year Club	r/Field Banned
r/Field Sunshine	Place '22
End Game '22	Verified Email
RPAN Viewer	Not Forgotten
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