Returning to reading after too long away.
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Traduttore, traditore: An act of translation is always an act of betrayal.
1828. Robin Swift, orphaned by cholera in Canton, …
"The sky above the port was the colour of television, tuned to a dead channel."
William Gibson revolutionised science fiction …
"The sky above the port was the colour of television, tuned to a dead channel."
William Gibson revolutionised science fiction …
Traduttore, traditore: An act of translation is always an act of betrayal.
1828. Robin Swift, orphaned by cholera in Canton, …
Traduttore, traditore: An act of translation is always an act of betrayal.
1828. Robin Swift, …
Intriguing so far, the mechanisms of using language are interesting and the disdain for the horrible nature of the British empire is refreshingly told from a colonised person's point of view.
"The story of how Clariel became a Free Magic Sorcerer, set 600 years before the …
Content warning The link to the original trilogy came out
I loved it, Nix’s style remains so evocative but not verbose - I can’t believe the old kingdom hasn’t been adapted for any other medium, but part of me is glad it’s just for readers. Clariel sometimes came across as cold, but that was absolutely intentional (and paid off) so it’s hard to fault the initial way it’s slightly off-putting. This prequel would probably serve as a great intro to The Old Kingdom books, but knowledge of the proceeding book’s plots is really rewarded as the story wraps up. Loved it.
"The story of how Clariel became a Free Magic Sorcerer, set 600 years before the …
Getting back in to reading with a series I used to love. Excited :)
