Favourite Famous Five Baddies!

Lenoir · Post by **Lenoir** » 19 Jun 2005, 15:07

I think Block is the 'best' baddie. Really sinister, ruthless and devious.

And I have a 'soft spot' for Barling. He is one of the few baddies (maybe the only one) who is portrayed in a kind of romantic way. Everyone knew he was a smuggler, but they had no evidence to convict him. As the inspector said 'he doesn't seem to live in this world at all'.
After all, if the marshes are drained, the place may lose it's special atmosphere (and also it may have a detrimental effect on the environment).
So I secretly hope that Quentin's plans did not go through!

Sooty · Post by **Sooty** » 19 Jun 2005, 20:26

lenoir wrote:I think Block is the 'best' baddie. Really sinister, ruthless and devious.

And I have a 'soft spot' for Barling. He is one of the few baddies (maybe the only one) who is portrayed in a kind of romantic way. Everyone knew he was a smuggler, but they had no evidence to convict him. As the inspector said 'he doesn't seem to live in this world at all'.
After all, if the marshes are drained, the place may lose it's special atmosphere (and also it may have a detrimental effect on the environment).
So I secretly hope that Quentin's plans did not go through!

Hello, my other half!

Yes, I agree with this.

Kirrin · Post by **Kirrin** » 20 Jun 2005, 11:38

wouldent a sequel 'the return to smugglers top, be wizard!

Sooty · Post by **Sooty** » 22 Jun 2005, 13:26

Kirrin wrote:wouldent a sequel 'the return to smugglers top, be wizard!

Oh don't tease us...

Kirrin · Post by **Kirrin** » 22 Jun 2005, 15:33

seriously it would! just imaging mr barling is back with a vengance!

Philip Mannering · Post by **Philip Mannering** » 20 Feb 2009, 15:27

It has to be Block for me too - a really sinister villain. But there weren't others in the list which I liked - Mr Perton or Rooky? They aren't in the list.

Block's character adds to the spooky and creepy feeling of Smuggler's Top.

Julie2owlsdene · Post by **Julie2owlsdene** » 20 Feb 2009, 17:38

Block was an excellent baddie, but he's not the favourite, mine has to be the same as Philip mentioned, Rooky and Mr Perton.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » 20 Feb 2009, 18:40

I love the conniving Maggie and Dirty Dick - stealing the food really was a good idea, shame they under estimated Timmy!

Block is tops and I like Lou and Tiger Dan as well.

Moonraker · Post by **Moonraker** » 20 Feb 2009, 20:51

Wow! Thanks, Tufty, for resurrecting a 4 year old thread! I must trawl the archives someday!

Philip Mannering · Post by **Philip Mannering** » 21 Feb 2009, 14:24

Nigel, yes, you must trawl the archives someday - a wealth of information is hidden. But in this case, it isn't really me that you have to thank; no, thank booklover, for it was because of his "All the polls" thread that I came to know of this.

Lucky Star · Post by **Lucky Star** » 21 Feb 2009, 20:33

Great topic. Block for me too, his character really fits the atmosphere of the book. Lou and Tiger Dan were also good as were the Sticks, if only because it was such a pleasure to see them get their comeuppance.

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