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From: Jaimie Vandenbergh <jaimie@usually.sessile.org>
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Subject: Re: Question about Swordheart (T.Kingfisher)
Date: 21 Mar 2025 16:47:36 GMT
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On 21 Mar 2025 at 03:07:41 GMT, "Titus G" <noone@nowhere.com> wrote:

> On 16/03/25 01:04, Jaimie Vandenbergh wrote:
>> On 14 Mar 2025 at 02:17:03 GMT, "Titus G" <noone@nowhere.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> I hadn't read Kingfisher before so decided to begin with Clockwork Boys.
>>> It was a disappointment as I didn't enjoy her chatty writing style and
>>> her sense of humour made me groan rather than smile.
>> 
>> Neither of these changes, so I'd not recommend trying more.
>> 
> 
> Thank you. I was more disappointed because my tastes usually match yours
> and Tony's.

That is a shame. I find her style absolutely delightful, ever since
reading Digger as a webcomic.

I might suggest Josiah Bancroft? _The Hexologists_ is a good starting
point. It has the humour I like but is less... informal, I guess.

    Cheers - Jaimie
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