See - that I understand. It's when ........ hold on. Let me give you an example.

"One day Susan the bold was slaughtering demons, and she encountered Mary the wise"

(Two chapters later)

"Snifflepug the merry was drinking wine and killing moose. She then did something heroic and snarky. But then she was killed. And people mourned the loss of Snifflepug"

(One chapter later)

"Albert came to town, and learned that Susan had died.........." and it's then you learn that Susan and Snugglepug are THE SAME BUGGERING PERSON!!!!!

I don't mind people changing names, but could he not say "Snugglepug (who was also named Susan) was drinking wine" or something like that?? I mean is it that hard when you introduce a character by a new name to at least say "Oh - by the way - this character? It's the same one who I've been talking about FOR HALF THE BLOODY BOOK!!!"

Don't get me wrong - it is one of the most impressive books I have read and I am in awe. This is just the one minor thing that bugs me every time :)