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AJ
is 66% done
Good news! The book has diverged from being the derivative work that I expected (around 30-35% of the way through; pp. 209-247). Vis is still very much Darrow of Lykos and Fang Runin, but the plot has strongly come into it‘s own. I am no longer derisive, but I am still enjoying the book plenty.
On another note all the measurements are imperial (miles, lbs), but the spelling is British (honour, centre)…
— Sep 18, 2026 02:01PM
On another note all the measurements are imperial (miles, lbs), but the spelling is British (honour, centre)…
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AJ
is 24% done
I am unfortunately enjoying this so far. It’s well written, and the Le Guin-esque world-building is strong.
I say unfortunately because I am really struggling with the Red Rising similarities, which are turning this into a blatant derivative (so far). I’ve heard that it diverges, but even smaller details - down to ‘extrapolational thinking’ and pyramids - are pushing the benefit of the doubt… we will see.
— Sep 15, 2026 01:13PM
I say unfortunately because I am really struggling with the Red Rising similarities, which are turning this into a blatant derivative (so far). I’ve heard that it diverges, but even smaller details - down to ‘extrapolational thinking’ and pyramids - are pushing the benefit of the doubt… we will see.