Reply To: The Searcher: Impressions of Trey and Cal
My impressions of Cal deepened as the story went on. At first, I wasn’t sure if he was going to be a strong character, as he seemed to be running away and hiding from his troubles, but then I saw how he was needing time to reflect, taking things in and evaluating them, and admired him for that. He didn’t come to Ireland to hide; he came to find the solitude he needed to sort things out and heal. For better or for worse, he wanted to solve his issues without anyone else’s advice or interference. His strengths and motivations revealed themselves over time, and I ended up thoroughly loving his character. As for Trey, I was blindsided by the gender reveal– did NOT see that coming, because Cal, who seemed so wise, had zero clue, and I was seeing her through his eyes. Trey intrigued me from the get-go– wild, untamed, a feral creature, desperately seeking help and closure. My heart went out to him/her immediately. As the story progressed, and the other things were revealed, I admired her for her strength, courage, fierceness, and bond with Cal. She’s a remarkable child who, with the right opportunities and influences, could have a wonderfully fulfilled life. I don’t have a favorite between the two characters– they both were the stars of the story in my mind, and I enjoyed them both. As Maureen said, they do share a lot of similarities!
