What author did you read a book by and didn’t like, but gave them another chance and loved it?

I’m so glad I gave Edith Wharton another chance. I read Ethan Frome and thought it was fine. On a whim I picked up The Age of Innocence and fell in love. Now I’m buying anything I can by her. I recently read The House of Mirth, and can confirm she is one of my favorite authors now. Anybody have a similar experience with an author?

  • plastikmissile@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    LOL I’m the reverse. Started with the first Mistborn trilogy when it first came out, and really liked it, though his use of contemporary language really bugged me. Years later, tried the first book of Stormlight Archive and I hated it. So I thought I may have just outgrown Sanderson. Recently, found the first book of the second Mistoborn series in the library and decided to check it out. I absolutely loved it and I’m already going through the third book. His language still bugs me though. Nothing takes you out of a fantasy Western setting faster than seeing the word “micromanage” being used.

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      1 year ago

      As much as I love Sanderson, his prose and language isn’t definitely his strength. Still love him though!