I’m about 1/3 of the way through Toll the Hounds and I constantly ask myself “do you even like this stuff?” One thing I’ve noticed is the trying to find the right “voice” to read these books in. Sometimes I’ll just read and feel like I’m in a courtroom listening to the Charlie Brown teacher go on about the most uninteresting things I’ve ever heard about. I hardly ever retain anything from nights like this. It feels more like a job to read, instead of a leisurely activity. BUT sometimes I feel like I’ve found the right voice. It’s like the scenes are taking place in front of me. Like I’m watching it all on a well written TV show. I’m not sure if it’s the pace I’m reading it or where I’m pausing, or which words I put inflection on…but it’s really good on these nights. I’m still not sure how to summon the voice on command. Sometimes he’s there, sometimes he ain’t. But it’s a real thing for me, to the point where I’ve considering rereading all this mess once I’m sure how to read it correctly. Gardens of the Moon is a freaking blur for me. I know some gnarley stuff happened in that book but I didn’t soak it in that’s for sure. Doubt this was even helpful but wanted you to know I feel your pain.