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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
fryman LinkThe 3rd book in the Witcher series, Blood of Elves. The writing (in the series) is very smart and has some very memorable scenes. I grew up hating reading and got into it primarily reading sci-fi...The 3rd book in the Witcher series, Blood of Elves. The writing (in the series) is very smart and has some very memorable scenes. I grew up hating reading and got into it primarily reading sci-fi and fiction, most of which is pretty dry and matter-of-fact. The Witcher books, so far, have some of the most believable and relatable characters I’ve read in a very long time. The first book being my favorite, I really appreciate how the fantasy elements (or even the plot) aren’t the focus, so much as the human interaction. I gave myself the daunting task of reading the entire series first before starting the games, don’t ask me why, I am a patient person.
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Comment on Quitting Reddit follow up thread in ~talk
fryman LinkI actually gave up reddit recently for lent after over a decade’s long addiction, it’s been a long time coming. I’ve known for some time that the main demographic, at least on r/all, is for kids,...I actually gave up reddit recently for lent after over a decade’s long addiction, it’s been a long time coming. I’ve known for some time that the main demographic, at least on r/all, is for kids, and I think a younger or more immature me wouldn’t be able to walk away from it. But there is only so much time in this world, and at the end of the day I don’t feel better or worse after a day wasted online. It’s just wasted, there is nothing to show for it. I discovered tildes and HN since, and this is just the right amount of content...unless it blows up and overtakes my life all over again. YouTube and podcasts work well in that I can still get things done, work out, and be productive. Otherwise, the internet should be a tool, not a place to live. After lent, I’ll likely go back to reddit, but unsubbing from most of my feed and keeping the slower, more niche ones.
I also read Season of Storms and mostly agree with your review, all your points are totally valid, though I enjoyed the book. I thought The Last Wish was beautifully written, maybe with the aid of its translation by Danusia Stok, whereas the writing in Sword of Destiny and Season of Storms was a little more flat. Blood of Elves is ok, though at this point I’m less critical on a story if it’s intended purpose is to set up a larger arc. I would recommend The Last Wish to most anyone, but only the rest of the series to people who enjoy the setting and style.