I tried hard to read a Moorcock novel once. Someone who's opinion I respected highly recommended him. I struggled through 2 chapters, but it was AWEFUL! DREADFUL! His use of language was ... what's the word...? contrived... and oh... irritating! He was trying to be 'mythic' and failing dismally. I think he is quite the worst writer I have ever read - and I have read some rubbish in my time, lol! (His STORIES are probably ok. It's just his WRITING!)
Donaldson takes some reading, but its worth it in the end - I think. Main problem with the Thomas Covenant series is the overpowering urge you have to kick Covenant in the behind and scream at him to "DO SOMETHING, for heaven's sake!"
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Smile! Life is too short for bitching!
Fljotsdale