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Originally Posted by yvanleterrible
Tell me astra, I would like to know what makes you feel this author is writing kid's books, I have not read him so I can not have a good idea yet. Does it have to do with the 'Category system' ?
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It is not serious. It is completely predictable. You ALWAYS know that protagonists will win and get from ANY situation unscathed. The Redemption of Althalus is beyond that. When a Goddess loves you and plans to make you her husband, you can do anything. There are no laws. You just think: I want a back door from this situation, and it is there for you. The Belgariad is just too naive. Kids who still believe and like fairy tales - are the target group
The storyline is simple, one dimention.
About translations.
I think I have figured out why I hate sci-fi.
I don't understand plain English.
I have started to read Black Man....
It has started with:
automated
gurney as it tracks under a linear succession of lighting panels and
lateral rood
struts.
I had to open dictionary and translate it...done.
then: she is in the
dorsal corridor. What does it mean?
next: the accustomed groggy swim of the
decanting drugs. what is it?
next: One hand rests on her chest, pressing into the thin fabric of the
cryocap leotard. I translated leotard but what is cryocap???
The
cormorant's legacy, yes, again. what does it mean?
help?
