And people wonder why I have no respect for George R R Martin. Why I have no respect for JK rowling, destroyer of her Legacy is self-evident at this point

[–] FiskFisk33@startrek.website 13 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I respect Martins approach. Not every fantasy writer has to be a Tolkien.

[–] Patch@feddit.uk 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

Tolkien: Writes a complex, multifaceted story set in a rich universe in a single elegant novel across three volumes.

Martin: Is five books into his trilogy with at least two more to go and still has no idea where the story is going.

I think I know which approach I respect more...

[–] Moneo@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Totally fair criticism but I think there is value to GRRMs writing that lies outside his ability to contain his story and marshal it towards a satisfying conclusion.

There is something very captivating about his writing despite its many flaws.

[–] FiskFisk33@startrek.website 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

What I mean is, Einsteins existence doesn't have to make me lose respect for other physicists. You don't have to be one of the absolute legendary best to achieve something valuable.

[–] Treczoks@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago

Not every writer has the fantasy that Tokien had.