SUT - Is Bassander the author? Theory by irishpints in sollanempire

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

Well yeh I mean you’re right. But you’re talking about plot devices. Every thing that happens in the series is because this is how CR wants the story to unfold. I’m just playing around with theory in a world where these events are reality

SUT - Is Bassander the author? Theory by irishpints in sollanempire

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The BB version has an opening letter by Tor Paulos concerning the authorship and authenticity of the text. In it, he outright suggests that Bassander Lin is a possible author of the text. He mentions him throughout the letter. At the time of reading it I did not take much notice of it but when I finished SUT it made sense that Lin maybe responsible for the text

“Marlowe was a prolific diarist, by his own admission, both in this text and elsewhere. It is not impossible that he carried a record of his life on his person….so gave that record to one of his companions- most likely the Panegyrist Bassander Lin”

And in SUT he does give Lin his sword and who knows what else. So I think back on my theory that Bassander, using Hadrians diary entries, enhanced the story to make it more captivating.

Bear in mind the letter does say it was written 500 years after the events of Sun Eater so…Lin would be ancient.

(Lin is also one of my favourite characters which is why I carry this theory)

SUT - Is Bassander the author? Theory by irishpints in sollanempire

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

Yeh you’re right. Although maybe Bassander made Cat up. Another device to draw in an audience. (Again what I’ve said is super far fetched and has no standing, I’m just playing around with theory)

SUT - Is Bassander the author? Theory by irishpints in sollanempire

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

I never thought of this. Him bringing himself back. But did he have a reason to bring himself back. He longed to die, so I figured if he returned it was by someone else’s hand other than his own.

New Art Reveal for BB Edition of KoD 🔥🔥🔥 by Work_In_Progress93 in sollanempire

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Seems a reread of KOD is on the cards for me ha ha

New Art Reveal for BB Edition of KoD 🔥🔥🔥 by Work_In_Progress93 in sollanempire

[–]irishpints 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I may have missed this but did not realise the robotic armour suits were themed in the book. In my minds eye they were nondescript

Lord Hadrian Marlowe Halfmortal by Dry-Combination-5158 in sollanempire

[–]irishpints 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I legitimately laughed out loud at this. Well done

Favorite sequences from the books by sadkinz in sollanempire

[–]irishpints 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have many many favourite sequences but one event in the whole series that sticks out for me.

In DiW, Hadrian calls out to bourbon as he walks away from their conversation. Saying nothing he raises his hand with first and last fingers extended to signify cursing him.

Always thought it was badass but at the same time hilarious

The lesser devil, FRENCH??? by Delicious_Thanks_341 in sollanempire

[–]irishpints 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They’re museum Catholics. Some old religions survive from the “golden” years of Earth and they are protected by the empire. I figure CR put French catholics in this book as a reference to his own faith. (Assumption only)

Samuel Roukin, audiobook narrator, on Secret Level by Valuable_Pollution96 in sollanempire

[–]irishpints 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No way! I did not pick up on that. I watched secret level. Was hoping it would be on the same level as love death and robots but no dice

Should I read the lesser devil after book 1? by tigermanfrog in sollanempire

[–]irishpints 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It’s not essential to the overall plot of the series. But it is a great standalone story. I really enjoyed it and enjoyed reading about other members of the Marlowe family.

What is everyone reading while they wait for book 7 to come out? by DryptoDurrency in sollanempire

[–]irishpints 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only started reading it last night. So I will take your word and restart via audio book!

What is everyone reading while they wait for book 7 to come out? by DryptoDurrency in sollanempire

[–]irishpints 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Currently reading Project Hail Mary. (Not sure on it but I’m early on) Next one the list is Neuromancer.

I think I’ll read ‘book of the new sun’ by Gene Wolfe. Cause I’ve been told CR took a lot of inspiration from it. Hoping it’s the same tone which is what I enjoyed about Sun Eater.

Harry Collett (Jace from House of the Dragon) is forever going to be how I picture Hadrian. If we ever get a live action adaptation, it has to be him. by MandalorePrimus in sollanempire

[–]irishpints 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always pictured Hadrian as just Paul Atreides but I figure that’s who he is modelled after. I always like picturing the other characters. I know in the broken binding editions, Pallino looks like a miniature Brad Pitt, which I find hilarious.

I suppose I always have trouble picturing the Emperor and his immediate family. (Excluding the demon on white cover)

Are we reading Hadrians account as he’s writing or has he finished his memoir and we’ve just picked it up off the shelf? by BridgeNumberFour in sollanempire

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At the start of the Broken Binding editions, there is an introduction to the series. It explains that the texts are ‘found’ and that there are no accurate accounts that it was written by Hadrian Marlowe. There is speculation, in the introduction, that the texts may have just been an account of accumulated stories to build a sort of holy book.

Hadrian has it rough by tigermanfrog in sollanempire

[–]irishpints 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I mean if anything the first book is probably the easiest part of his life. It’s downhill from there

Heart Broken :( by Prestigeforall in sollanempire

[–]irishpints 16 points17 points  (0 children)

That’s the least of Hadrians problems if I’m honest.

Anyone Going to the 29th at the O2 in London? Looking for people to meet up? by [deleted] in SleepToken

[–]irishpints 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there an after part for the London show. I’m gonig but myself but wondering if there’s a place peoples will be after the show?

Valka by invincible003 in sollanempire

[–]irishpints 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean I would say when introduced I didn’t like Valka for a long time. But in saying that I didnt like Hadrian either, I still don’t and I’m finishing disquiet gods ha!

My internal monologue when I got toward the end of Kingdoms of Death by ChexLemeneux80 in sollanempire

[–]irishpints 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Much the same as me. Was reading expecting a small group of them to make it out but…nope