Moon 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?

Moon The grammar and style are to a certain extent deliberate. While I agree this book is not superbly written, I do want to mention that the style of the …moreThe grammar and style are to a certain extent deliberate. While I agree this book is not superbly written, I do want to mention that the style of the writing changes from character to character. The same goes for the grammar. When you read on you start to pick up on the grammatical and stylistic changes that happen when you go back to certain characters. The style and grammar of each chapter helps build character, it can show their wit, their upbringing, etc.
I too was initially put off but the seemingly fan-fiction-y writing but I've found that as I read on I started to appreciate the way the author is subtly manipulating ones understanding of characters, changing points of view, making one question the credibility of the narrator. (less)

flag

More questions about The Blade Itself…

The Blade Itself

by Joe Abercrombie

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions

Learn more