I think part of my problem is that fantasy lit. requires a level of reader engagement beyond your average popular fiction. You've got to take your suspension of disbelief to a whole other plane before you even start. I'm aware how lazy and ignorant I sound, I'm just explaining the shit my brain makes me deal with when I read. That I'm on a mission to devour these books as rapidly as time and commitment allow (partly because I'm feeling the pull towards eventually reading something other than King for a change) doesn't help getting in the mindset of full mental application. Having actually typed that, I'm realising I'm wrong, that's exactly what I need to do. I've probably already made the same point in an earlier post, so I'm obviously not bothered about making myself look daft.
Anyway, onward! Please be awesome.
I don't want to put a downer on this, but... I'm going to anyway, apparently. Apart from The Gunslinger this is my least favourite in the series, BUT that's because it's the most fantasy-ish, which is also why it's a lot of people's favourite. But I'm not entiiirely looking forward to reading it again...
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Awesome. Ah well, if I go in expecting the worst, there's always a chance I'll be pleasantly surprised. Maybe...
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