Scarlet Redheart answers “I read the first 70 pages. It seams, I...”

Mabeuf asked this question about The Lie Tree:

I read the first 70 pages. It seams, I dare say, boring. Is it worth reading further? Does it get better? If yes, then around what page.

Scarlet Redheart You should take your time and perhaps read one chapter a day? Hardinge likes to dedicate a significant portion of her novels (having also read Gullstr…moreYou should take your time and perhaps read one chapter a day? Hardinge likes to dedicate a significant portion of her novels (having also read Gullstruck Island and A Face Like Glass) to building a comprehensive foundation before moving on to the much more exciting and fast paced climax / main plot, and part of my enjoyment from reading her novels comes from how those "boring" chapters were suddenly made meaningful as I uncover the main plot.(less)

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