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I don't think calling AJ "challenging" is necessarily a sign of ill pleasure. I've used the word myself when describing the book in strong recommendations. As with many science fiction books, it takes the reader a while to figure the "universe" setting and protagonists out, and this intellectual challenge, in a good book, is pleasurable. Coincidentally, I just sent one of my nephews a recommendation for the book and I said it was "intellectually challenging and a great read all at once." So there.
"Sometimes I see advice for writers that advocates trying to reach the widest possible audience--which includes not challenging the reader too much because not everyone wants to be challenged, or is up for a whole lot of work when they're reading. But I find I can't really agree with that advice, as its commonly conveyed."
I'm so glad you reject that approach.
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Jun 13, 2014 01:29PM
I don't think calling AJ "challenging" is necessarily a sign of ill pleasure. I've used the word myself when describing the book in strong recommendations. As with many science fiction books, it takes the reader a while to figure the "universe" setting and protagonists out, and this intellectual challenge, in a good book, is pleasurable. Coincidentally, I just sent one of my nephews a recommendation for the book and I said it was "intellectually challenging and a great read all at once." So there.
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"Sometimes I see advice for writers that advocates trying to reach the widest possible audience--which includes not challenging the reader too much because not everyone wants to be challenged, or is up for a whole lot of work when they're reading. But I find I can't really agree with that advice, as its commonly conveyed." I'm so glad you reject that approach.
