i like cristina cervone very much, although i am always a little afraid of her, and i just realised why this is so. she's susan sto helit. interesting and very intelligent and piercingly sensible and with something of the inner governess. you wouldn't dare to cross her, and you have a feeling of needing to be on your best behaviour with her. i always feel like a small child around her, and have a vague feeling of being appraised and found wanting. when i read pratchett now i shall always think of cristina.