What do you think of Dew Pellucid, the character?

[Cristina Chifane]

I thought it was a really interesting touch that the author put “herself” in the story, and then included the message to Will at the end of the book where she said she would write his story and make him famous. It’s fun to imagine “The Crystilleries of Echoland” being an actual book in the orphanage library.

I had the same picture in my mind when I read Pellucid's message to Will. I imagined the book on one of the shelves in the orphanage library, but I also imagined something else: other books in the library with other wonderful characters whose story Pellucid is but anxious to tell.

[Cristina Chifane]

I liked the character of Dew Pellucid. It's like the author created their own echo in Echoland. She does reminds me a little but Albus.

I thought her name was meant to reflect people's dual nature, hence she would be both a Sound and an Echo.

[Rachel Lea]

I thought it was a really interesting touch that the author put “herself” in the story, and then included the message to Will at the end of the book where she said she would write his story and make him famous. It’s fun to imagine “The Crystilleries of Echoland” being an actual book in the orphanage library.

I had the same picture in my mind when I read Pellucid's message to Will. I imagined the book on one of the shelves in the orphanage library, but I also imagined something else: other books in the library with other wonderful characters whose story Pellucid is but anxious to tell.

Oh, that is so cool!! I love that!

[djr6090]

It made me laugh to see a character in the book with the same name as the author. From reading some of the above posts, I want to learn more about the writer.

To make things even more interesting, I've also read that the author used a different pseudonym when writing fiction for adults.

I looked her up. Dew Pallucid's real name is Tal Boldo. She has given an interview online and sounds like she's really into her fantasy world building. She claims that the Dew Pellucid character is an older, crotchety version of herself.

[AntonelaMaria]

I don't think I ever heard of this happening in books. I know that this is her pen name but to give a name to a character, I don't think I ever heard of it. You? I know that the author write about themselves in their characters but they never give them the same name.

[KDJ]

Do you remember Pellucid's Eyes, those crystal balls watching the boys wherever they went? It's as if Pellucid knows their every move, the same as Dumbledore knew Harry's every thought and doubt.

Yeah, I remember them, they were everywhere. A part of me thought she was a good guy since she didn't take the book they stole back, but why did she need to know soo much? I understand the surveillance in the library, but weren't there some on banisters in the orphanage and out on the town streets? Was she reporting to someone? I'm thinking too much about it, but something about her bothered me. That being said, I would love to have those eyes anywhere I wanted them. LOL.

I guess all this surveillance did have a kind of Orwell's feel about it. My assumption was the children were under Pellucid's strict surveillance because, in fact, she wanted to protect them from the Fate Sealers who were also present almost everywhere.

Yeah, that does make sense. I sometimes forget to take everything into consideration when thinking about motivations. If I consider the Fate Sealers and all the other perils the kids could face, then Pellucid doesn't seem too bad. This gives her a slightly different dimension of character.

[Kro92813]

When I first saw pellucids name in the story I was confused, but like others have said it became clear at the end of the book. This also makes sense as to why all of the all-seeing "eyes" are constantly on Will and Peter - so that Pellucid could write her story.

[Kro92813]

I noticed it and thought it fitting the writer of books became the keeper of books in the story. Because I could not tell if she was a good character, she didn't initially remind me of Dumbledore.

Do you remember Pellucid's Eyes, those crystal balls watching the boys wherever they went? It's as if Pellucid knows their every move, the same as Dumbledore knew Harry's every thought and doubt.

Yeah, I remember them, they were everywhere. A part of me thought she was a good guy since she didn't take the book they stole back, but why did she need to know soo much? I understand the surveillance in the library, but weren't there some on banisters in the orphanage and out on the town streets? Was she reporting to someone? I'm thinking too much about it, but something about her bothered me. That being said, I would love to have those eyes anywhere I wanted them. LOL.

I think the eyes were everywhere so that she could see everything to write Wills story

[Kro92813]

I liked the character of Dew Pellucid. It's like the author created their own echo in Echoland. She does reminds me a little but Albus.

I never thought of it this way! Very clever- I like it!

[Kro92813]

Do you remember Pellucid's Eyes, those crystal balls watching the boys wherever they went? It's as if Pellucid knows their every move, the same as Dumbledore knew Harry's every thought and doubt.

Yeah, I remember them, they were everywhere. A part of me thought she was a good guy since she didn't take the book they stole back, but why did she need to know soo much? I understand the surveillance in the library, but weren't there some on banisters in the orphanage and out on the town streets? Was she reporting to someone? I'm thinking too much about it, but something about her bothered me. That being said, I would love to have those eyes anywhere I wanted them. LOL.

I guess all this surveillance did have a kind of Orwell's feel about it. My assumption was the children were under Pellucid's strict surveillance because, in fact, she wanted to protect them from the Fate Sealers who were also present almost everywhere.

After reading this thread, I'm starting to think that the eyes were for witnessing Wills adventure so that she could write his story

[Kro92813]

I thought it was a really interesting touch that the author put “herself” in the story, and then included the message to Will at the end of the book where she said she would write his story and make him famous. It’s fun to imagine “The Crystilleries of Echoland” being an actual book in the orphanage library.

I had the same picture in my mind when I read Pellucid's message to Will. I imagined the book on one of the shelves in the orphanage library, but I also imagined something else: other books in the library with other wonderful characters whose story Pellucid is but anxious to tell.

And of ones that she has already written!

[Kro92813]

I liked the character of Dew Pellucid. It's like the author created their own echo in Echoland. She does reminds me a little but Albus.

I thought her name was meant to reflect people's dual nature, hence she would be both a Sound and an Echo.

But both a sound and echo is a mongrel or harmony? Or do you mean she is literally both sets not just both combined?

[Kro92813]

It made me laugh to see a character in the book with the same name as the author. From reading some of the above posts, I want to learn more about the writer.

To make things even more interesting, I've also read that the author used a different pseudonym when writing fiction for adults.

I looked her up. Dew Pallucid's real name is Tal Boldo. She has given an interview online and sounds like she's really into her fantasy world building. She claims that the Dew Pellucid character is an older, crotchety version of herself.

Lol that's kind of hilarious!

[wordslinger42]

I loved the idea of the author also being a character in the story. That's not something you come across very often, so it was definitely unique and added something special to the story. However, I thought the shift in Pellucid's character was a little too abrupt to be believable. Initially, like others have mentioned, she was very stern and came across as an enemy almost. I would have liked to see more hints throughout the story of her true nature. It would have made the shift in her character more believable for me.

I don't know. I merely interpreted her initial attitude as the boys' first-time perception of an adult holding a position of authority. However, I'd like to get to know her better in Dew Pellucid's sequel to the story.

I would also like to get to know her character better, and I would definitely love to see a sequel to the first book I think I was just hoping for a bit more character development for Pellucid than I felt was there! Overall, she's an interesting character, though!

[cpru68]

I thought this was a clever surprise to the story. When I saw the character’s name, I had to glance back to the cover to make sure I wasn’t making this up. I absolutely love it when this is done in books or movies where cameos are made. I feel it brings me a little closer to the author who has literally put his or her whole self into the story.