Ron answers “I read the first 30 pages and I can't get...”

A Goodreads user asked this question about The Blade Itself (The First Law, #1):

I read the first 30 pages and I can't get myself to go further. I feel like the writing and grammar is too clunky and not very fluid. It almost feels like you are trotting on a horse that never gets to a gallop. Does the grammar and writing style in the book improve or should I just read something else?

Ron Well, as an avid reader, and I mean thousands of noveles, I have to say I think his books are excellent. The characters and themes are superb. Is his …moreWell, as an avid reader, and I mean thousands of noveles, I have to say I think his books are excellent. The characters and themes are superb. Is his writing chunky? I haven't noticed that. His plots, themes and characterizations are marvelous. Yes, he will write a few simple sentences but they lead one to a final surprise sentence which makes a point. His books are also filled with aphorisms like this one, (I think I am paraphrasing a bit though, "Life like rain, just falls upon you." His books are filled with fate, destiny, chance and well, real life. "You have to be realistic" is one of his frequently stated views via his characters. (less)

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