The ROGUE FAMILIAR audiobook is out now! I’m talking about Jacqueline Carey’s CASSIEL’S SERVANT, how it compares to KUSHIEL’S DART, and on making choices about where to begin a story.
First Cup of Coffee – July 10, 2023
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When tasks become more complicated and time-consuming than originally planned, I always think of the “if you give a mouse a cookie” kid’s book. It’s nice to spend a weekend away from the computer sometimes. Looking forward to your new story!
And yes, I remember you talking previously about how modern books would start much further in the story than Dart does. So much happens in it. The whole trilogy is an amazing story. I was wondering if Cassiel’s Servant would follow that pattern. I was hoping to really get into his head so it’s a shame if it doesn’t go as deep into his conflicted feelings as I wanted. I’m still looking forward to it though – less than a month to go.
I suspect people who will read it will not mind where the story starts. They’re been invested for decades lol! I had Robert Jordan fans try to get me to read WoT years ago and I had to explain I already have my favorite long-winded authors thank you very much and I can’t fit in another.
I tried WoT and noped out after the first book. Not for me. I keep going back and forth on Cassiel. I think it wouldn’t stand alone as its own book, but I don’t think anyone would read it that way? As fan service, though, I’m still loving it, which I suppose is the primary point.
(I do wish Joscelin was more internally angsty, though.)