Mark Hebwood 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?

Mark Hebwood I am about to pick this up - still, comments on poor grammar keep coming up from different people in this thread. Can somebody give an example of what…moreI am about to pick this up - still, comments on poor grammar keep coming up from different people in this thread. Can somebody give an example of what they refer to - I just read 2 pages on amazon-inside and did not notice anything but best to be forewarned before I buy it...(less)

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Russell Kingsfield Little late, but people shouting "poor grammar" can't have a very strong grasp of grammar themselves.

The grammar is different, yes. But it doesn't bre ...more
Oct 17, 2017 02:57AM · flag

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