I have to say that yes there is some disturbing stuff in the BJT but a lot of it is eluded to, its not in graphic detail (why it works so well) but the best thing is that it is a great story, with excellent characters and marvellous world building.
I have to admit to the 50 page limit and 8 Deadly Words with Carey. It annoyed me how very contrived it all was, and even at that stage I could see she was destined to save the world etc. Its a shame cos the writing was quite nice and she had some interesting idea.
But no comparison Im sorry. I know there are many fans of Carey, which just bemuses me, and not enuf people have read BJT AFAIK.
Re: Black Jewels comparison
I have to say that yes there is some disturbing stuff in the BJT but a lot of it is eluded to, its not in graphic detail (why it works so well) but the best thing is that it is a great story, with excellent characters and marvellous world building.
I have to admit to the 50 page limit and 8 Deadly Words with Carey. It annoyed me how very contrived it all was, and even at that stage I could see she was destined to save the world etc. Its a shame cos the writing was quite nice and she had some interesting idea.
But no comparison Im sorry. I know there are many fans of Carey, which just bemuses me, and not enuf people have read BJT AFAIK.