Good review. One thing I found a little surprising was reference to language. If John wrote The Last Five Swords with contemporary wording, no one would be able to read it, because it would be in Ancient Gwailge.
Perhaps it is more a trope that I, we, expect a certain type of language in fantasy stories. Certain words feel out of place for instance using the phrase 'dark matter' to describe the blackness of the night sky/space fits in sci-fi it doesn't in fantasy where something like 'the ink' would be feel like they fitted. Words used in fantasy can often be used in sci-fi but not the reverse, I find.
Just some initial thoughts on expected and unexpected language. I need to consider the trope more to understand why some words feel off - food for thought, thanks!
Good review. One thing I found a little surprising was reference to language. If John wrote The Last Five Swords with contemporary wording, no one would be able to read it, because it would be in Ancient Gwailge.
Thanks!
Perhaps it is more a trope that I, we, expect a certain type of language in fantasy stories. Certain words feel out of place for instance using the phrase 'dark matter' to describe the blackness of the night sky/space fits in sci-fi it doesn't in fantasy where something like 'the ink' would be feel like they fitted. Words used in fantasy can often be used in sci-fi but not the reverse, I find.
Just some initial thoughts on expected and unexpected language. I need to consider the trope more to understand why some words feel off - food for thought, thanks!