How do you feel about this approach to the story? Does it help you to empathise with the newly ascended Emperor? The reader, much like Maia in his newfound role, is given very little time to get comfortable before being thrown in at the deep end. We feel it lends us an air of … *waves hand vaguely* … distinction that has been lacking in our blog up ‘til now. And I love the use of the majestic plural, mostly because I want to use it myself. It enforces the feeling of this very formalised society in which people don’t speak plainly. I will admit that the first couple of thy, thou and thee had me worried – it’s been a long time since I read a fantasy that employed this sort of language – but actually, it’s kind of working for me. What do you think of this style? Do you enjoy it? Week 1 – Beginning to Chapter 9 inclusive The first thing that struck me about this book is the formality in the way the characters speak. I am a ridiculously lucky person sometimes. I have been stupidly excited about this year’s read-along since my husband, Thumbs, ordered The Goblin Emperor for me so that I could take part. I should also warn – there will be SPOILERS! Yay! It’s the Wyrd and Wonder read-along! Each week’s prompts are being provided by the most awesome Lisa of Dear Geek Place and can be found every Wednesday on this Goodreads group page here.
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