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Originally Posted by piperclassique
Well, Harry, I read for pleasure, so tend not to research before I start a book. If I find I am lacking in technical knowledge, I don't mind researching during.....
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A good compromise is to have a glossary at the end of the book. A lot of military fiction does this. What I would object to would be the author using the wrong word for something simply to make it easier for the reader - eg talking about "ropes" on a ship.