Steven Mastroyin asked this question about A Memory Called Empire (Teixcalaan, #1):
Is there a background on Teixcalaan the word? It is used so much in the text and I can't make my brain not trip all over it. I enjoy the story but I really can't get immersed just because of this one word. It would help if I knew there was a reason for it. I realize this is my own and not the author's failing.
margaret4 I'm not sure of the background but I was having the same issue. I found listening to the audible sample on the Amazon website helpec me wrap my brain …moreI'm not sure of the background but I was having the same issue. I found listening to the audible sample on the Amazon website helpec me wrap my brain around the pronunciation of the word and made the book easier to read.(less)
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