For something so iconic, I was at least expecting The Name of the Wind to do the wheel quite well. Maybe some chrome rims or a flashy spoke design. Instead, I found the MC deeply annoying, the women (few that there were) underdeveloped, the magic system derivative, and the conflict cookie-cutter.
The Case for Long Books (and some gentle recommendations)
Long books are intimidating. They can be scary. Will I finish? Will this book swallow up my life and make me feel terrible if I don't finish it? What's the point, if I could finish another, shorter book in half the time? The point is that the longer the book, the better you know the … Continue reading The Case for Long Books (and some gentle recommendations)
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