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What book(s) are you currently reading or listening to? June 09 (discuss.online)
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[–] Akasazh@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

The first book is always a bit of s drag. Up until Moria at least. After that the pace picks up and the narrative gets split, which makes for better pacing and slow burn cliffhangers.