Watson, who picked this book? discussion

Man, the first 10% or so of Tigana... ugh. I was starting to think GGK was just intentionally writing the densest sentences possible in order to piss off readers. I was terrified that at any moment my Jr. high English teacher was going to come out of the woodwork with a triumphant look on her face and force me to diagram one of those six paragraph long sentences on the board while everyone watched and secretly knew the answer.

I don't know if he just started writing a little more straightforward or if I just got used to it, but it's thankfully better now, and I'm starting to get into it. Whew.

Agreed. I don't care for Kay's writing either. It's made it difficult to get into the book. I have hopes it'll get better but... meh.

I was going to say the same thing, I feel like I'm 12 again trying to muscle my way through Tolkein's writing style. But after the first few chapters I think I'm adapting to the flow of Kay's writting. I guess.

Fun little fact: Kay helped Christopher Tolkein edit The Silmarillion.

I'm so sorry you feel that way. I'm enraptured. I've been sneaking reading into my work day while waiting for water to boil for tea. It takes a few minutes to come to temperature and 3 minutes to steep... I see no reason to waste this time. *grin* After he paints the scenery, the action on center stage livens up. I promise.

I agree. It to me feels very fantasy typical. It's meh so far but I still have a bit of hope it will be real good.

Now that I've finally started/made a little progress, I must say that I disagree. I'm enjoying his style and it's been a relaxing break in between studying.... Maybe I should give Tolkien another shot some day..

I'm like 40% through and still really struggling through it. I hated Tolkein though.
Maybe, deep down, I really just hate Fantasy. Opps.

I dislike "traditional style" fantasy writing, I end up feeling like I am reading the same droll story(even though I know I'm not).

You like Game of Thrones -- that's fantasy.

Kelsi wrote: "I'm like 40% through and still really struggling through it. I hated Tolkein though.
Maybe, deep down, I really just hate Fantasy. Opps."

Cassandra wrote: "Now that I've finally started/made a little progress, I must say that I disagree. I'm enjoying his style and it's been a relaxing break in between studying.... Maybe I should give Tolkien another s..."

Okay, so that's true. But I don't LIKE Game of Thrones... I LOVE Game of the Thrones. Hahahaha I think I'm more fascinated by Martin's style of writing though. I'm slowly getting through this book so here's to hoping I finish it while Matt's away! Cheer me on!