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

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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?

Ilia I did not notice any problems with language or grammar. Pace of the book is very good one, though, definitely, less things happen in the book than in …moreI did not notice any problems with language or grammar. Pace of the book is very good one, though, definitely, less things happen in the book than in "Game of Thrones" (well, if they are compared with each other, why not), however, it was very interesting from the beginning. First chapters were a bit hard to get into - because of all the worldbuilding information dropped on my head in small chunks, but I figured it all out. Honestly, I think this is the best way - it is always hard to get new world with its rules around you.
For all those who thinks the book is slow, nothing happening and so on - try to read famous Tad Williams. You will get a new meaning of the phrase "Nothing happens". Because those are the books where nothing happens. Things are going at the speed of meteor here, compared to "Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn" by Tad Williams. So this point people make I will not understand ever.
As for overall story, just finishing the first book, can't wait for all next ones.(less)

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