Gotta check out that Pyramids novel, sounds awesome.
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, I liked it when I first read it, though I wasn't too happy about the ending, I agree with you on Yeine, I had a hard time relating to her as she seemed very neutral...you put it into words exactly, I felt like she was pushed from plot point to plot point. I admit I giggled on the sex scene though, but I did like the concept. It was decent for a first novel I think.
Catherynne M Valente is an author who I keep getting recommended since her writing style seems right up my alley, but for some reason I have a hard time...not relating to or appreciating it, but...engaged in it? I've tried a couple of her books only to find myself not really getting enthralled and putting it back down and eventually returning it to the library unread. Cherie Priest is like this, although I have nothing wrong with either author I guess it's just not the right time for me to read it? But I admit to having a guilty pleasure in Whimsy so I may pick this up.
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The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, I liked it when I first read it, though I wasn't too happy about the ending, I agree with you on Yeine, I had a hard time relating to her as she seemed very neutral...you put it into words exactly, I felt like she was pushed from plot point to plot point. I admit I giggled on the sex scene though, but I did like the concept. It was decent for a first novel I think.
Catherynne M Valente is an author who I keep getting recommended since her writing style seems right up my alley, but for some reason I have a hard time...not relating to or appreciating it, but...engaged in it? I've tried a couple of her books only to find myself not really getting enthralled and putting it back down and eventually returning it to the library unread. Cherie Priest is like this, although I have nothing wrong with either author I guess it's just not the right time for me to read it? But I admit to having a guilty pleasure in Whimsy so I may pick this up.