RomanFanboy Wrote:**I've studied some of the same subjects that Vathara has. I also have some knowledge of certain titles in Vathara's outside reading lists, and think I can estimate some of the rest from what I do know. I also know that she has read at least one book by a novelist I am very fond of, who is worse than Vathara about tightly written, well thought out stuff that assumes too much knowledge, especially specialized knowledge, for as many people to enjoy it as try to read it.I do research for a living, so I've got some familiarity with the material as well - and I still find Vathara's work hard to read. By this, I mean her writing in general, even for other stories without political or social themes. Lines of dialogue are often not well-attributed to each speaker, there's a large cast of characters, there's a lot of abstract and dream-like imagery...all these things make it tough for a reader to follow along. I like it, but it is dense.
In the interests of keeping this an on-topic post:- Lelouch of Brittania updated to Chapter 27 last week; I don't think that was reported here. Code Geass Alt-U, Lelouch working for the Brittanian Empire.
-- Acyl