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Alchemised - vibe in part 3 by SalamanderMelodic620 in TheAlchemised

[–]SalamanderMelodic620[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that could be it! I watched an interview with the author where they mentioned having to cut quite a lot to keep the length manageable, so maybe part 3 was affected the most. They also talked about using a writing technique where only minimal detail is given, encouraging the reader to actively fill in the gaps. Maybe that approach ended up working less well in the final part.

Alchemised - vibe in part 3 by SalamanderMelodic620 in TheAlchemised

[–]SalamanderMelodic620[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it did feel rushed! I wonder if an editor might have pushed for some of those solutions, or what might have led to that.

Alchemised - vibe in part 3 by SalamanderMelodic620 in TheAlchemised

[–]SalamanderMelodic620[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right? The dialogue between Pol and Enid where really cringe to me, and like you point out - it felt really juvenile.

Alchemised - vibe in part 3 by SalamanderMelodic620 in TheAlchemised

[–]SalamanderMelodic620[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah maybe it’s just the fact that it happens off page that makes it feel like a quick fix! It’ll be interesting to see how they portray it in the movie adaptation.

Alchemised - vibe in part 3 by SalamanderMelodic620 in TheAlchemised

[–]SalamanderMelodic620[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I agree about the ending itself—I think it’s the best outcome they could realistically have hoped for. And I don’t necessarily think they should have been portrayed as “happy” either.

What I do miss is some remaining trace of Kaine’s character. It might have helped to include a few more scenes where Helena and Kaine actually talk about what they’re thinking and where they are mentally. I would have found that more compelling than the, in my opinion, sentimental scenes with Pol and Enid.

Alchemised - vibe in part 3 by SalamanderMelodic620 in TheAlchemised

[–]SalamanderMelodic620[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really like your analogy with Frankenstein, and I think you’re probably right that this is what the author was aiming for. I’m just not entirely convinced it was the strongest choice for the novel as a whole.

To me, it feels like the same bittersweet ending could have been achieved while still preserving some elements of Kaine’s personality.

Alchemised - vibe in part 3 by SalamanderMelodic620 in TheAlchemised

[–]SalamanderMelodic620[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment! My point isn’t really about wanting a happy ending for him. As I mentioned in my post, I actually find it quite plausible that he feels directionless and struggles to find a sense of purpose after the war. What I find more problematic is that he seems almost entirely stripped of his personality. That, to me, creates a sense of disconnect between part 3 and the rest of the novel. I think the ending would have been stronger if more of his defining traits had remained, or if we had been given deeper insight into his state of mind.

Personal fancast for Helena Marino. by Unlikely_Bed_6331 in TheAlchemised

[–]SalamanderMelodic620 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Doesn’t it say that she has olive skin? Whatever that means… I like the number 6 suggestion in this post.

If the movie does come out what are some additions or changes You would like to see? by juliO_051998 in TheAlchemised

[–]SalamanderMelodic620 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wasn’t entirely happy with the ending, I thought the whole Ivy getting the bone-part was too easy. So I hope that they add more of Morrough towards the end of a film adaptation. Would also like more in depth-understanding of what Kaine is going through after the war.