Susan Rainwater answers “I started reading this before but I...”

Bill Philibin asked this question about Riddley Walker:

I started reading this before but I couldn't get through it because of the spelling and structure. I should like this book because I love dystopian fiction... Is it worth pushing through to the end?

Susan Rainwater Yes, absolutely. Learning the characters' dialect is part of the story. I found that about 2/3rds of the way through the book, I got a real shock when…moreYes, absolutely. Learning the characters' dialect is part of the story. I found that about 2/3rds of the way through the book, I got a real shock when the author reveals some of the word meanings and a lot of the backstory. Definitely worth the effort. --S(less)

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