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What book(s) are you currently reading or listening? October 8
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Heh, I can understand. I haven't read Rhythm of War, but want to re-read the whole series to prepare for the 5th book, and it feels pretty daunting.
I think I might have to break my habit and not start from scratch before book 5. It just feels like so much.
I love all extra myths and fairy tales as part of the story. I feel like you could pull those out and sell it as standalone for people intimidated by the whole giant thing who still want a flavor of his worldbuilding.
Well, I didn't read book 4 when it released (though I did buy it). Wanted to read when the series was complete. So, I haven't read the series since 2017-18, and 6 years is a very long time for my brain to remember stuff. I need a re-read to understand what's happening now.
Well, I don't even remember why the books were so long, but I recall I wasn't bored when reading them. There are some books (like King's) which I feel can be just as good if half of it is taken out. Don't recall feeling like that with these. Though, don't know what I'll think after the re-read.
It's a little different on a second read. The way it's set up is excellent at building a tension where any scene can be pivotal, and you don't have that on a re-read. But I did pick up details I missed the first time on the second pass (about through words of radiance), and the scenes that don't progress you through the main arc still feel purposeful.
If I'd read 6 months ago instead of finishing probably a month before the new one I'd probably start from the beginning again. I reread a lot, though. A lot of other series (even with less of an arc) I'd read from the start even after just finishing it lol.