I recently began reading a new release novel, a mainstream fantasy, the author will remain nameless, but suffice it to say the author is well known and has a proven track record for bestsellers. In fact I absolutely loved one of this authors series I read it more than once.
BUT as I mentioned, I started reading this new work, which is the first in a new series, and I'm not wrapped in it.. The basic storyline is great, I can see it will be an excellent series, the writing is fantastic, BUT the author is using words from an "ancient language" within the dialogue, so much so that I need to keep flipping to the "terms" page in the back of the book. Annoying much? I can hear you say "You'll memorize them and it will be all good", that maybe so, in time, but 11 or 12 different "terms" in one page just makes my head want to explode, its goes so far as feeling like studying a medical journal.. I think it can quickly take a story from being enchanting to educationally taxing.. Thumbs down to Ancient Languages no-one understands without a glossary..
