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Originally Posted by Sirtel
I recall one fantasy series set in a Bronze Age-like world I read back in my paper book days. It was not a particularly good series overall, but what I liked was the refreshing behavior and attitudes of its characters, appropriate for their setting. And one reviewer actually complained about that! They said they were unable to like the main character, because he didn't have 21st century values, and hoped he would "improve" in subsequent books. (Luckily he didn't  ). Really.  |
I don't mind fantasy series where they use more modern language (unless it is an alternate history or something). Even 'quixotic' would be okay for me in a fantasy novel. I mean, it is an imaginary world.
What does pull me out is the use of slang that will be dated in a couple of years.