tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438041449595085165.post1939963312525399361..comments2024-03-17T14:31:27.014-04:00Comments on Fantasy Book Critic: “Spellwright” by Blake Charlton (Reviewed by Robert Thompson)Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15006565422867420980noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438041449595085165.post-82798097141565549612010-02-10T23:03:29.391-05:002010-02-10T23:03:29.391-05:00Thanks Rachel. In my opinion, it's nearly impo...Thanks Rachel. In my opinion, it's nearly impossible to find something that is truly original anymore, whether you're talking about literature, movies, video games, or so forth. So for me, execution is very important, as is my level of enjoyment. In that regard, I can overlook whether something is 'original' or not...Roberthttp://fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438041449595085165.post-79874945676790825082010-02-05T23:19:05.561-05:002010-02-05T23:19:05.561-05:00Nice review. I definitely want to check this one o...Nice review. I definitely want to check this one out now.<br /><br />I appreciate that you discussed the issue of whether this was a "run-of-the-mill" fantasy, since as you said it includes many classic fantasy tropes. Classic fantasy has almost gotten a bad rap these days as being overdone or unimaginative, but as you point out, what's important is whether or not it's a good and inventive story. If a book is well-written and has true creativity, the presence of classical elements won't automatically make it cliche.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com