Well, I have to disagree: I would say his companions were the more tiresome party members. We know this kind of characters since PT, but it's still sad to read, even if it was for the better.
Why? Because they were actual people with flaws and personalities? *Any* writing isn't made for you to "like" or not. Art isn't Facebook. Durance and Grieving Mother exist and are well-written regardless of my/your personal feelings towards them.
