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[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I respect Martins approach. Not every fantasy writer has to be a Tolkien.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Not every writer has the fantasy that Tokien had.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Tolkien: Writes a complex, multifaceted story set in a rich universe in a single elegant novel across three volumes.

Martin: Is five books into his trilogy with at least two more to go and still has no idea where the story is going.

I think I know which approach I respect more...

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Totally fair criticism but I think there is value to GRRMs writing that lies outside his ability to contain his story and marshal it towards a satisfying conclusion.

There is something very captivating about his writing despite its many flaws.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

What I mean is, Einsteins existence doesn't have to make me lose respect for other physicists. You don't have to be one of the absolute legendary best to achieve something valuable.