Re:I don't read web articles anymore, but I read books
by edanm on Tuesday January 10, 2023 @08:58AM
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I mean, #2 isn't a defense. He's just saying that's what he likes. I don't think parent was saying that Stormlight Archive is objectively too long, it was too long for them.
That said, I'm a huge Sanderson fan so as far as I'm concerned the more Sanderson the better! :)
I'm a recent fan and discovered I enjoy the worlds. I find them engrossing. imo Sanderson could cut down 10-20% (Rhythm of War in particular suffered from length). But, I did appreciate his own defense of length in the genre.
https://www.tor.com/2014/03/04/words-of-radiance-and-the-art...
His insight seems to boil down to
1. Treat it as multiple books if you prefer. 2. "I get the chance to write what I enjoy. I understand it's not for everyone. That doesn't bother me."