Sean Carter 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?

Sean Carter Thanks for the responses, I continued reading and did like the chapters under the torturer's point of view more. I can't stand the other points of vie…moreThanks for the responses, I continued reading and did like the chapters under the torturer's point of view more. I can't stand the other points of view though. I feel like the writing gets lazy with profanity. I read Song of Ice and Fire so profanity is usually not an issue but in this book it seemed unnecessarily excessive. One day I'll finish the series but right now it is not a priority.(less)

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