Anthonypaulo 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?

Anthonypaulo I'm a huge fan of both A Song of Ice and Fire as well as the Kingkiller Chronicles and, as you already know, the writing is absolutely superb. When I …moreI'm a huge fan of both A Song of Ice and Fire as well as the Kingkiller Chronicles and, as you already know, the writing is absolutely superb. When I started reading this book, The Blade Itself, I was thrown off by the difference in writing... it seems somewhat clunky, and I started to think that perhaps I made a mistake since it almost reminded me of the first Harry Potter book and how pedestrian the writing was that made me stop reading the rest of that series (though I loved the movies). I'm glad I didn't stop, however... the writing may be a little clunky, but I got used to it and the story and characters are so much fun to follow. I just finished it a few minutes ago and I want more!(less)

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