![]() ![]() ![]() While I wouldn't change a thing about it, after reading the epilogue I wondered why Thomas doesn't return to his castle in Arpentel with Delphine after finding her. That it ends with a wordless mutual acknowledgement of the other and what they once shared (the three taps) is heartbreakingly lovely. There is a tiptoed push and pull to their exchange, led in large part by Marguerite's measured questions. This, coupled with the distinct scarcity of non-dialogue in the latter half of the chapter, gives their few words so much emphasis and nuance. Marguerite recognizes Thomas almost immediately (from the moment he first speaks, judging from her head tilt) despite her blindness. I'll share my interpretation and analysis here, if anyone would like to discuss. I've reread just those pages about six times now. That aside, my head is buzzing with thoughts about the book's tightly written epilogue, particularly Thomas's conversation with his wife, Marguerite. So if you haven't read it, avert your eyes and obtain a copy! BTF is a masterwork of dark fantasy prose. Obviously, spoilers ahead for the ending of Christopher Buehlman's Between Two Fires, a book I can't recommend enough after just finishing it. ![]()
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