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OOr, rather, the characters in one of them are. I'm not going anywhere except inside a book.)
Jonathan Strange et Mr. Norrell, Susanna Clarke, translated by Isabelle Delord-Philippe. I've made it to Jonathan Strange, and things are getting more exciting! Not much to remark on regarding the translation, except that I seem to laugh out loud more often reading this in French, and I'm not sure if it's how the narrative sarcasm is translated, or if it's something different about the experience of reading in a foreign language. Or maybe I'm just punchy this time around? Anyway I'm putting it on hold for:
When Sorrows Come, Seanan McGuire. New Toby! I'm only a few chapters in, but Toby has just had a surprise wedding planned for her, and is not thrilled (well, happy to be getting married, not thrilled by the surprise). Should get back to this soon.
Recently mentioned on Discord my complaint about the lack of SF/fantasy from the point of view of a teacher (there are often important teacher/governess characters, they just usually don't get POV, something something vocational awe). Got a few recs, including Gooseberry Bluff Community College of Magic by David J. Schwartz, which is now on my to-read list. Any other suggestions?
Jonathan Strange et Mr. Norrell, Susanna Clarke, translated by Isabelle Delord-Philippe. I've made it to Jonathan Strange, and things are getting more exciting! Not much to remark on regarding the translation, except that I seem to laugh out loud more often reading this in French, and I'm not sure if it's how the narrative sarcasm is translated, or if it's something different about the experience of reading in a foreign language. Or maybe I'm just punchy this time around? Anyway I'm putting it on hold for:
When Sorrows Come, Seanan McGuire. New Toby! I'm only a few chapters in, but Toby has just had a surprise wedding planned for her, and is not thrilled (well, happy to be getting married, not thrilled by the surprise). Should get back to this soon.
Recently mentioned on Discord my complaint about the lack of SF/fantasy from the point of view of a teacher (there are often important teacher/governess characters, they just usually don't get POV, something something vocational awe). Got a few recs, including Gooseberry Bluff Community College of Magic by David J. Schwartz, which is now on my to-read list. Any other suggestions?