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I respect Martins approach. Not every fantasy writer has to be a Tolkien.
Tolkien: Writes a complex, multifaceted story set in a rich universe in a single elegant novel across three volumes.
Martin: Is five books into his trilogy with at least two more to go and still has no idea where the story is going.
I think I know which approach I respect more...
Totally fair criticism but I think there is value to GRRMs writing that lies outside his ability to contain his story and marshal it towards a satisfying conclusion.
There is something very captivating about his writing despite its many flaws.
What I mean is, Einsteins existence doesn't have to make me lose respect for other physicists. You don't have to be one of the absolute legendary best to achieve something valuable.
Not every writer has the fantasy that Tokien had.