Joe Pickard 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?

Joe Pickard Yes, keep reading! the viewpoint of the writing changes and will all be connected later. By the time you get near the end, you'll be wanting to find #…moreYes, keep reading! the viewpoint of the writing changes and will all be connected later. By the time you get near the end, you'll be wanting to find #2 in the series. The author is British and his choice or words and sentence structure can be a bit different. bear with him. But the action and the ruthlessness of the Inquisitor is rough at first but will all make sense later.(less)

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