tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089262993178320546.post863282063373206812..comments2023-10-28T11:35:00.440-04:00Comments on Cinda Williams Chima - Writer: The Star-Crossed Han AlisterCindaChimahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485071691944578189noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089262993178320546.post-14209249909181015582018-01-24T19:58:48.306-05:002018-01-24T19:58:48.306-05:00So heres what I'm gonna do about this knowledg...So heres what I'm gonna do about this knowledge. I'm gonna think of this tale as an alternative universe story and my han has died an old man surrounded by loveones Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11681986001411156508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089262993178320546.post-42253454688553795372017-11-07T20:27:09.181-05:002017-11-07T20:27:09.181-05:00Can't you say that Han isn't really dead. ...Can't you say that Han isn't really dead. He could be unconscious and then captured, it isn't like his body was found by the queen. But everyone thought he was dead, it would create a great story for the next book.<br />chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572634473096004908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089262993178320546.post-64967722571476546232017-10-30T06:39:00.151-04:002017-10-30T06:39:00.151-04:00This message is unlikely to be read but. Han was o...This message is unlikely to be read but. Han was one of my favorite characters in any book I have ever read he was cool and never gave up and the ending to Seven Realms was great my insides felt nice and funny. So I found out there was a sequel series and immediately picked it up then in the second chapter he died I put the book down and didn't read it until 6 weeks later when I was finished being sad because I thought of all he went through and always became sad when I continued to read I thought maybe he's in the amulet or the poison but him to sleep but as I got to the second book my hopes began to diminish it's unlikely Crow taught Han how to do the amulet thing but I feel like I was given something something I cherished dearly Han and Raisa I very much loved but then it was torn away from me I very much regret reading the Shattered Realms as even now when I read back to their marriage I remember the happiness the joy and the pain I felt after.<br /><br />I would love do say I don't blame you but I do<br /><br />A.TAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06559809417384186747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089262993178320546.post-66046693960749824592017-06-17T19:28:08.023-04:002017-06-17T19:28:08.023-04:00Just read the seven realms books over the course o...Just read the seven realms books over the course of 5 days and absolutely loved them, so I ordered flame and shadowcaster, when they came I was barely able to contain my excitement. I read up to the point where Han died and just stared at the pages trying to convince myself it was a trick, honestly I felt broken, like I made it through the loss of Dumbledore and somehow this hit me harder. Reading this has helped me to understand why I should be even more excited for this series even though my favorite character wouldn't be there any more. Thank you for sharing this and thank you for your books, they are truely exceptional.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187028941636412048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089262993178320546.post-46002877548320099952017-06-16T10:29:40.936-04:002017-06-16T10:29:40.936-04:00I've not yet reached the end of Flamecaster, a...I've not yet reached the end of Flamecaster, and actually I'm not even halfway there. I must say that I was, and still heartbroken because of Han's death.<br />I am actually expecting Crow but then, it's like 4 years later with Ash in Oden's Ford and still no mention of Crow. And I don't think that Han is inside the amulet because if he was, then I don't think Ash would have been be so bitter and vengeful. Han surely would have talked Ash about it or like out of it and that Han's last words would be almost useless if he would just be in the amulet. And I don't think that it's just because Ash hasn't been to Aedion. I mean, 2 years at Mystwerk hello. But I think Han in the amulet is so much better than no Han at all. More of Crow please!, although honestly, I think that Crow already had his closure with the Bayars and Hanalea. <br />And by the way, I just want you to know that the ending for the Crimson Crown is just so perfect. I loved that Han and Raisa got married and most of all, the AlgerxHana.<br />I hope that there would be many books to come! (But please, I really do need more Crow and Han moment and most of those in the Seven Realms.)<br />Anyway, I really did feel bad about Hana ana'Raisa (Flashbacks please! HAHA)<br />Thank you so much Cinda! I think that I will always be in love with Han Alister and the world of The Seven Realms.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571563070467731043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089262993178320546.post-78505268604497999922017-04-21T19:58:45.479-04:002017-04-21T19:58:45.479-04:00Out of all the books I've read and the deaths ...Out of all the books I've read and the deaths that has occurred to my favorite characters Han's death hit me the hardest. I'm not mad at you for what you did, since it adds immensely to the story, but every time I open up Shadowcaster or look at my seven realms books I feel a pain in my heart for what happened to him. I just have one request, please don't have Raisa die too I don't think I could handle it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05726577888106013585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089262993178320546.post-54216069152359172542017-04-10T05:41:00.709-04:002017-04-10T05:41:00.709-04:00Totally agree! Waiiiting for Cinda Williams Chima ...Totally agree! Waiiiting for Cinda Williams Chima to bring Han back. I really really gope she does.i still dont liked any of the new characters as much as I like Han and Raisa.. please please bring him back :( Han is the heart and soul of the series..Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04672902911744987489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089262993178320546.post-30263133255440418042017-03-20T15:00:57.126-04:002017-03-20T15:00:57.126-04:00Thank you, Justin. I feel like I'm hearing fro...Thank you, Justin. I feel like I'm hearing from old friends and new as we work through this mourning process. Thank you for your thoughts. CindaChimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485071691944578189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089262993178320546.post-79710075499422793742017-03-20T14:05:47.768-04:002017-03-20T14:05:47.768-04:00Ms. Chima,
Much like the other authors posting abo...Ms. Chima,<br />Much like the other authors posting above, I too was devastated by Han's death. It never stopped me from reading the new books. After much deliberation I have reached two conclusions. <br /><br />1. If Han was still around, his personality would have pushed him to be the hero. That couldn't happen if this series was intended to be about the next generation. <br /><br />2. The fact that we readers feel so deeply about Han's passing shows how well you crafted his story. <br /><br />As much as it still hurts to think about his death while I am rereading the seven realms, I accept It. Thank you for the amazing story and touching moments I will never forget. I look forward to the next books. <br />- Justin K. JohnsonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09518059155048110737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089262993178320546.post-40982990796279429052017-03-17T16:46:23.423-04:002017-03-17T16:46:23.423-04:00I'm selfishly hoping that just because Raisa a...I'm selfishly hoping that just because Raisa and Amon are single doesn't mean this is a gateway for them to suddenly be together. To me that would be a slap in the face to Han and everything he had to go through to be with Raisa. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07850318307612016610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089262993178320546.post-58014417353227809112017-02-11T15:53:46.649-05:002017-02-11T15:53:46.649-05:00Thank you, Unknown, for taking the time to read th...Thank you, Unknown, for taking the time to read this post and the other comments. I hope that when you give the book another chance you'll be able to read it all the way to the end. CindaChimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485071691944578189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089262993178320546.post-9342242574567254102017-02-11T15:22:51.223-05:002017-02-11T15:22:51.223-05:00I cried for a week when han died he was such a lov...I cried for a week when han died he was such a lovable character I literally came here to see the responses I stopped reading after his death and immediately threw the book why was han trying to use a sword a knife has always been his style.. but after reading everyone else's responses I'm going to give the book another chance and keep reading cinda Chima I love all of your books I've read read the seven realms series 5 times before realising this second series came out thank you for all your hard work writing these stories!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16052928135821098970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089262993178320546.post-14609808206304395172016-10-24T15:11:03.509-04:002016-10-24T15:11:03.509-04:00Thank you, Dreamer. All I can say is, Keep reading...Thank you, Dreamer. All I can say is, Keep reading. Just finishing up book #3 and then on to #4. CindaChimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485071691944578189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089262993178320546.post-51554402112734650242016-10-24T01:07:31.135-04:002016-10-24T01:07:31.135-04:00I find it hard to move on from Han's death but...I find it hard to move on from Han's death but the explanation that you give on why it happened does help to some extent in accepting it...I guess. Or at least understanding it. By the looks of it, there are more books to come in the Shattered Realms (4 like the first series?) and I'm still holding out hope that magic might prevail and Han can return (or he isn't actually dead but inside the amulet the whole time or something like that??). But even if he doesn't (small sigh), I will still look forward to your next book, because I love your books. I'll just have to read the Seven Realms series again.Dreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05968188892565350107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089262993178320546.post-7738511065796887102016-08-29T23:43:16.524-04:002016-08-29T23:43:16.524-04:00Though I love Dancer, Han was the heartthrob :-(Though I love Dancer, Han was the heartthrob :-(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15491989454681647107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089262993178320546.post-80101218964987291542016-08-29T19:42:47.485-04:002016-08-29T19:42:47.485-04:00You'll see Dancer in Book 2, though much of th...You'll see Dancer in Book 2, though much of the focus is on his son, Shadow Dancer, who's neck-deep in the fight against Arden.CindaChimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485071691944578189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089262993178320546.post-51674947000587433662016-08-27T13:25:13.396-04:002016-08-27T13:25:13.396-04:00Commending you on a great point of view as to why ...Commending you on a great point of view as to why Han had to die. Fell in love with this world when the third book, The Gray Wolf Throne had now come out. Never looked back since. I cried for a week when Han died and took a while to pick up Flamecaster to finish it off. Still pray wish and hope that Han is in that amulet but can live with him being gone all the same. Hope some flashbacks of them all as a family appear throughout the 3 remainder books to come in the Shattered Realms series and am excited to continue on Adrian sul'Han journey with him. <br /><br />P.S. : Where does Dancer fit into all this... would like to know if he has children or if he is by himself or even if he's still alive. <br /><br />Thank you for creating such a marvelous world that I dont think I can ever fall out of love with.Annamikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16429686317800747755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089262993178320546.post-1813426239727708482016-08-27T13:24:46.696-04:002016-08-27T13:24:46.696-04:00Commending you on a great point of view as to why ...Commending you on a great point of view as to why Han had to die. Fell in love with this world when the third book, The Gray Wolf Throne had now come out. Never looked back since. I cried for a week when Han died and took a while to pick up Flamecaster to finish it off. Still pray wish and hope that Han is in that amulet but can live with him being gone all the same. Hope some flashbacks of them all as a family appear throughout the 3 remainder books to come in the Shattered Realms series and am excited to continue on Adrian sul'Han journey with him. <br /><br />P.S. : Where does Dancer fit into all this... would like to know if he has children or if he is by himself or even if he's still alive. <br /><br />Thank you for creating such a marvelous world that I dont think I can ever fall out of love with.Annamikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16429686317800747755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089262993178320546.post-56249172145521105962016-08-24T13:45:58.575-04:002016-08-24T13:45:58.575-04:00I wanted to believe it was a trick... That maybe A...I wanted to believe it was a trick... That maybe Ash had been mistaken and left before realising that the death was fake. I patiently waited for my favorite streetlord to pop back in like the wild card we all know him to be... Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06974166489573528758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089262993178320546.post-89131964444284376012016-07-27T10:49:24.511-04:002016-07-27T10:49:24.511-04:00Reading this made me cry. I understand the author,...Reading this made me cry. I understand the author, the story, everything... It's just too heartbreaking.HyukCienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09339011464409618578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089262993178320546.post-87211039613187960782016-07-26T20:48:06.863-04:002016-07-26T20:48:06.863-04:00When I read the Flamecaster to sleep by listening ...When I read the Flamecaster to sleep by listening to it and re-reading to get a better sense of what you were conveying. For me, I did feel betray, because I felt Han could have been the role mode that Alister needed like a change, since Han did not have a father figure to look up to.I wished it was a build up to his death instead of the darker tone within the first chapter. But you are the author and it touched your fans, so I respect your choice, I was never mad or betrayed by the words that you wrote. I read the seven realm series multiple times and you setup the tone and connection to your fans to created this reaction. <br />Thank You for writing great stories. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10031935754169409227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089262993178320546.post-32719139197915344542016-07-26T16:22:51.843-04:002016-07-26T16:22:51.843-04:00While Han's death was a huge shock and still l...While Han's death was a huge shock and still leaves some lingering pain, I do understand why it had to happen. I love Han and when I read the teaser chapters my first word was literally, "No!" But after reading the full book, I believe it was the best for the story. <br /><br />Though I still hold onto the hope that he took a note from Crow and sealed himself in the Amulet before he died. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16085339826542798604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089262993178320546.post-16098189844112325722016-07-26T15:50:34.290-04:002016-07-26T15:50:34.290-04:00Thank you, all, for your comments. Thank you, all, for your comments. CindaChimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485071691944578189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089262993178320546.post-27316802140762617532016-07-26T14:42:08.872-04:002016-07-26T14:42:08.872-04:00No. I still haven't moved on from Han's de...No. I still haven't moved on from Han's death. No, I'm not mad at you because you have created the character. But I'm still shattered. I read most of the reviews of Flamecaster in goodreads. Most, like me, are absolutely distraught and have expressed they did not wish to continue reading the series. I guess it is fitting that this series is called Shattered Realms. You are a brilliant writer. But I just think that instead of killing a main character, killing a few supporting characters would've made the story bearable. Like in the Harry Potter series, there was so much anticipation on whether the main character Harry Potter would die or not. Too keep him alive, Rowling killed several beloved supporting actors. It is a trademark to keep main characters alive. Rick Riordan's famous Percy Jackson series also has a separate series called The Heroes of Olympus. Rick did not kill Percy Jackson. He may have not mentioned Percy as much in the new series, but did not kill him. Sometimes readers have the pleasure of reading books over and over again. But I have not picked up Flamecaster one since I finished it a couple of months ago. I still loved the book, gave a rating of five stars, partly because it was your story. I still have high hopes that you will resurrect Han Alister. I'm hoping that more people have the same thoughts as I do. <br /><br />I don't know why I'm coming off as unknown, but this is Nadia Tahreem commenting. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15491989454681647107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089262993178320546.post-19675950688980329712016-07-26T12:26:03.620-04:002016-07-26T12:26:03.620-04:00As a fierce fan of Seven Realms from the outset, w...As a fierce fan of Seven Realms from the outset, which I've reread three or four times, that scene completely broke my heart. But I also understand that it was part of the story, and you'd built up enough goodwill over nine spectacular books that I trusted you. I was right to, of course, but it still didn't make it hurt less.<br /><br />I can also see why it was necessary from a writing perspective. Pretty much as soon as Han appeared on the page, I mentally shifted into "Yaaaaay, more stories with Han!" and would have never cared as much about the other characters.<br /><br />All that said... if Raisa does not live a VERY long happy life after this series, we will be having words!Irvin Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13682244976975155020noreply@blogger.com