Michael Martin 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?

Michael Martin This book was very hard for me to get into. The first couple chapters were hard to get through, with multiple plot lines not connected. But I am very …moreThis book was very hard for me to get into. The first couple chapters were hard to get through, with multiple plot lines not connected. But I am very glad that I kept reading, as this book morphed into one of my favorite all time fantasy books ( I have read a ton of them). Great characters, Glokta, nine fingers, Dogman, etc. and a great story line. (less)

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