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Rimbaud · 12-02-2004, 03:27 AM

In terms of overarching criticisms, the main one I would level at this site's focus, is the clumsy shifts in tone and pacing. This is due in part to his combination of linear narrative writing and 'cut-n-paste' history addendum. Still, the difference in character speech in particular from book to book is awkward. Oddly enough the forced archaisms do not hinder my enjoyment nearly so much, perhaps as I view them as an integral part of the fabric.

But don't think the sour lemon spoils the excellent tonic.

12-02-2004, 03:27 AM	#13
Rimbaud The Perilous Poet Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Heart of the matter Posts: 1,062	In terms of overarching criticisms, the main one I would level at this site's focus, is the clumsy shifts in tone and pacing. This is due in part to his combination of linear narrative writing and 'cut-n-paste' history addendum. Still, the difference in character speech in particular from book to book is awkward. Oddly enough the forced archaisms do not hinder my enjoyment nearly so much, perhaps as I view them as an integral part of the fabric. But don't think the sour lemon spoils the excellent tonic. __________________ And all the rest is literature