What did you think of how this book constantly switched between the "present" action of the missions and flashbacks?
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Re: What did you think of how this book constantly switched between the "present" action of the missions and flashbacks?
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I didn't think it was confusing at all and it's even one of the things I love about the book.Laura Lee wrote: ↑04 Jan 2020, 12:43 I don't think I have read a book that has had quite so much jumping back and forth between the advancing action (the missions) and flashbacks as in Man Mission. It's a very difficult way to write and still maintain cohesiveness.
Personally, though, I think Uliel pulled it off brilliantly. The flashbacks either related to some epiphany learned on the mission, or worked as foreshadowing.
What are your thoughts? Were you able to follow the action despite the constant jumping back and forth? Did you think it was effective or confusing?
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I loved it! It helped us to gauge their state of mind during each mission.Laura Lee wrote: ↑04 Jan 2020, 12:43 I don't think I have read a book that has had quite so much jumping back and forth between the advancing action (the missions) and flashbacks as in Man Mission. It's a very difficult way to write and still maintain cohesiveness.
Personally, though, I think Uliel pulled it off brilliantly. The flashbacks either related to some epiphany learned on the mission, or worked as foreshadowing.
What are your thoughts? Were you able to follow the action despite the constant jumping back and forth? Did you think it was effective or confusing?
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