Do you like Gillam‘s writing style at the beginning of the book "House of Eire" ?

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Re: Do you like Gillam‘s writing style at the beginning of the book "House of Eire" ?

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Although I am still reading the book, I really enjoy it. The style is somehow difficult but again good.
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I didn't have much difficulty reading the first few pages. Her style id perhaps unique but I think alot of books are hard to get into in the beginning
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The beginning for me was confusing and really difficult to comprehend but I soared on. I got more comfortable with the pages that followed.
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Every author has his or her unique way of starting a book all with the intent of making it stand out among others. The slow pace adopted by author almost put me off.
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Whatever style the author chose to convey his message with, came out fine because we got along eventually.
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I wasn't quite motivated when I started but I had to push my self to finish up, though it took me time.
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At first I was skeptical about reading this book. What could be interesting in House of Eire? It was hard finishing a page. It was hard at the beginning to get the writer's point of view. But as I proceeded it became clearer. I think the author wants the reader to feel suspense. The writer puts on a masterpiece.
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I did find the pace of the book very slow in the beginning. And the details of Seamus' and Hillary's personal lives seemed unnecessary but as soon as they were on to the vacation, things picked up and everything made sense.
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I prefer it if the authors start books off in some situation which is relatable to the reader. Making it so heavy from the get go is not ideal as it's not really possible to sustain that intensity through the book
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NetMassimo wrote: 26 Mar 2020, 07:51 Reading the beginning I wondered if I was missing something because I didn't read the first novels in this series. Probably it's just not my kind of novel.
The beginning is a bit rocky but it gets so good once you get a little into the book. I found the writing style pulled me into the story as it progressed.
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At the beginning I did not understand the book I only understood the book after fully reading the book. At the beginning I did not get the writer's point of view at all.
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Understanding it from the start was really difficult to comprehend at first.
I had to go back and read multiple times before I could fully understand.
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I didn't find it especially difficult to read the beginning, but I did feel like I was slogging through it a bit. I don't usually enjoy books when I have to find my own motivation for finishing them, so I didn't get particularly far in this story.
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The style of writing was completely new to me. It is a slow burner. The author took some time to really get started. But once the foundation was all set up it picked up its pace perfectly. Although it’s a series I have not read the other books. The author seems like a nuanced writer; who knows their niche very well. The later part of the book kept me in the edge of my seat. I was trying to solve the mystery with the characters. The subtle hints and clues were very well placed.

The amount of authenticity the author has shown in certain areas makes me a fan of the author. Many of the scenes were so true to how it will be in reality and attention to detail has been shown.
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Yea, you initially get that did-I-miss-something feeling but as you go it becomes clearer.
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