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minus-squarebisby@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up8arrow-down1·2 months agoI read the books to my kid, and I distinctly recall thinking “Oh yeah, these are children’s books, this is absolutely terrible writing.” Not even considering the plot or topics or politics or anything: the writing is just not good.
minus-squarerockerface🇺🇦@lemmy.cafelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up4·2 months agoI enjoyed the books even as a young adult, but I give credit to excellent Ukrainian translation and publishing team.
I read the books to my kid, and I distinctly recall thinking “Oh yeah, these are children’s books, this is absolutely terrible writing.” Not even considering the plot or topics or politics or anything: the writing is just not good.
I enjoyed the books even as a young adult, but I give credit to excellent Ukrainian translation and publishing team.