Spice and Wolf Light Novel Discussion

[seaghyn16]

I guess it really just comes down to us needing to read something ^_^. The short story put alot into perspective, and I kinda liked it ^_^

[salv87]

Originally Posted by seaghyn16

I guess it really just comes down to us needing to read something ^_^. The short story put alot into perspective, and I kinda liked it ^_^

BTW, there are some interesting words (Horos thoughts) about her past, with the words that she still never had such types of feelings to others ^_^
Plus it's just interesting to read ^_^

[Masanori Ota]

Yeah, the short story currently being translated is quite insightful.

Compared to a life of watching a sapling slowly grow into a towering tree, each day I spent with this young merchant was akin to several decades.

I thought this line extremely relevant to our recent discussion about Horo, her age, Lawrence, and love, etc..

[salv87]

that's basically what I had in mind when I said that there are interesting thoughts ^_^
well it is obvious here that Horo has a veery strong attachement to Lawrence and will miss him greatly if smth happens ^_^

[Wyvernspur]

Originally Posted by salv87

that's basically what I had in mind when I said that there are interesting thoughts ^_^
well it is obvious here that Horo has a veery strong attachement to Lawrence and will miss him greatly if smth happens ^_^

Wolf and Amber Melancholy is my favorite 'chapter'.

It casts everything she says/does in a different light.

[FlareKnight]

Yeah that short story really has been a great thing to read. Getting to hear Horo's thoughts on things can really bring some insight. Especially considering the point of volume 3 we are at its quite welcome .

[salv87]

the last update is a very good addition to our discussion ^_^

[FlareKnight]

Spoiler for Wolf and Amber Melancholy:

Ah medieval medicine. Definitely odd what they cam up with to explain things. Were trying to put some logic into things and came up with some of this as a result. Don't think Horo approves much of this medical knowledge though . Feel bad that she's drinking something that doesn't taste good and is unlikely to be any real benefit for her.

[salv87]

Originally Posted by FlareKnight

Spoiler for Wolf and Amber Melancholy:

Ah medieval medicine. Definitely odd what they cam up with to explain things. Were trying to put some logic into things and came up with some of this as a result. Don't think Horo approves much of this medical knowledge though . Feel bad that she's drinking something that doesn't taste good and is unlikely to be any real benefit for her.

Spoiler for the same ^_^:

After all the explanations Lawrence gave on medieval medicine I wonder if what he gave Horo to drink really was apple wine dilluded by water ^_^
First thought was that he just said it so Horo would drink it ^_^

[Masanori Ota]

Anything hydrating is good for a person running a fever. Although Lawrence's, and Medieval Medicine's, objectives are a bit off/skewed, they will work in the long run.

Except for the bleeding people part, that never worked...unless you were using leeches.

[salv87]

Originally Posted by Masanori Ota

Anything hydrating is good for a person running a fever. Although Lawrence's, and Medieval Medicine's, objectives are a bit off/skewed, they will work in the long run.

Except for the bleeding people part, that never worked...unless you were using leeches.

FOr a second I thought for some reason that hydrating is similar to drying ^_^ Then I didn'tunderstand why is that everyone sais to drink plenty of liquid when your sick ^_^ then I snapped out of it..

[FlareKnight]

Originally Posted by Masanori Ota

Anything hydrating is good for a person running a fever. Although Lawrence's, and Medieval Medicine's, objectives are a bit off/skewed, they will work in the long run.

Except for the bleeding people part, that never worked...unless you were using leeches.

Yeah I'm not huge on the medical science aspect. Just try to live through it and keep on going . Long as the result is alright the interesting reasoning can be ignored. Unless its bad reasoning leading to bad treatment then your really in trouble.

Spoiler for Wolf and Amber Melancholy:

I'm a terrible person but have to say Horo's 'treatment' sounds a lot better than drinking what Lawrence is bringing out . No doubt if she had said what that treatment entailed it would have been a really entertaining moment.

But really just hearing her thoughts is extremely entertaining. You get that feeling when she talks in the series/novels, but the thinking behind it is really interesting. When to hold back on teasing and when to play things up. Just good times.

[salv87]

Originally Posted by FlareKnight

But really just hearing her thoughts is extremely entertaining. You get that feeling when she talks in the series/novels, but the thinking behind it is really interesting. When to hold back on teasing and when to play things up. Just good times.[/Spoiler]

I agree.. Horo is very noticable character by herself.. so from the start (in the beginning of the novel translation or discussion topic, I don't remember) most of us were interested in reading these sidestories where the narration was from Horo's perspective ^_^

[retysugh]

Where can I find the ranobe (aka light novel) online? I've watched the entire anime and wanted to read the original...but the only torrent is dead =( plz post link or contact me directlyyyy!!

judgement26, you wouldn't happen to go to TAS/TJS would you?

P.S. If the spice and wolf is interesting enough, I'm willing to help translate (Japanese to either English or Chinese).

[Darknemo2000]

retysugh, you cannot do such request here. Next time just PM a person who you think might have a material you want. Well I'll see how I can help you as a possible new translator is always a good news.

[FlareKnight]

Spoiler for Wolf and Amber Melancholy:

Wow Lawrence really stepped into it this time . Though may have gotten out of it by being incredibly thick. Going around with Nora (though for good reason) while Horo was unconscious is practically worth a death penalty right there. Take into account hundreds of years worth of issues with Shepherds and its not so simple to make exceptions. Besides with Nora being a nice person it makes her a threat on a different level anyways. Can't wait to see what happens next.

[Blank-Mage]

Originally Posted by FlareKnight

Spoiler for Wolf and Amber Melancholy:

Wow Lawrence really stepped into it this time . Though may have gotten out of it by being incredibly thick. Going around with Nora (though for good reason) while Horo was unconscious is practically worth a death penalty right there. Take into account hundreds of years worth of issues with Shepherds and its not so simple to make exceptions. Besides with Nora being a nice person it makes her a threat on a different level anyways. Can't wait to see what happens next.

Well, we know what happens, don't we?

[Blank-Mage]

Spoiler for Chapter 5's end!!!:

Heh, I knew Horo had something up her sleeve! Fitting that her first words in days are: "Dumb ass." Best ending EVER!

I wonder what Sea has to say? I'm going with "YEEEAAAAAAGGHHHH NEEEED MOOOOOOOORE!!!!"

[LAngelo]

I NEVER would have thought that trading goods could be sooo exciting lol love Spice and Wolf

[FlareKnight]

Spoiler for Volume 3, Chapter 5:

Alright! Now that's the kind of finish to a chapter I'm talking about . When the Deanna sale fell through I honestly thought this was doomed. He really didn't have much to work with there. But thanks to a confidence boost he went for it anyways and got rewarded. I completely didn't expect Horo to go and buy up that pyrite from Deanna. Really a situation to push Lawrence into whether to go into a situation without much chance or to give up easily and take the profit.

Just a great section. Trading really is a pressure packed thing when you've got the right stuff behind it. Horo hasn't gotten a chance to say much recently but "Dumb Ass" and a punch to the waist is a great return . Bring back memories and had to kick up some of the later episodes of the series just to hear Horo call him a fool. Just like Horo to have figured out what Lawrence would do well before he did and got to Deanna first.

So much fun though .