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But GoT is grimdark(ish), which makes it more, ah, palatable to postmodern sensibilities.
So as long as the over descriptive prose is about food or sexual assault/violence it’s cool. But trees and environment is boring. Got it.
But GoT is grimdark(ish), which makes it more, ah, palatable to postmodern sensibilities.
So as long as the over descriptive prose is about food or sexual assault/violence it’s cool. But trees and environment is boring. Got it.
Tolkien: Words, words, words, and yet more words. Say what you mean and be done with it. (Yeah, I only read the trilogy once, and skipped all the boring parts. And yes, they are BORING!)
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The artistry in writing comes somewhere between every possible detail being written, and bare minimalism. The art is knowing just what to write to bring the world and story alive.
Ursula K Le Guin said something to the effect that you want to use as many words as you need to tell your story, but not one word more. That tipping point is, of course, subjective, and is why we have all kinds of wordsmiths. Viva la difference!
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