Teresa (Taylor's Version) answers “Everyone is raving about this book but I...”

Rachel asked this question about Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1):

Everyone is raving about this book but I just can't get into it. I've read the first two chapters and they are so confusing. Is there a book I should read before this one?

Teresa (Taylor's Version) Hi! So, I have read both six of crows and crooked kingdom and I loved them! I’m so sad you aren’t enjoying yourself :(

I do remember the first few chap…moreHi! So, I have read both six of crows and crooked kingdom and I loved them! I’m so sad you aren’t enjoying yourself :(

I do remember the first few chapters being confusing as well, when you get to about page 80 it starts getting more simple and interesting. The thing is, Bardugo’s writing focuses a lot on the world building, and since this world doesn’t actually exist, it can get pretty hard to understand the terms and made up words she uses. I’d say that if your problem is the world building/ getting into the characters, you should watch the Netflix adaptation of shadow and bone! It’s absolutely wonderfully made! If you are having trouble understanding the writing, then perhaps you should try to read some of Leigh’s other works, ninth house for example!(less)

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