Quote by Patrick Rothfuss

When you're 14, anything with a sword and a dragon is pretty cool. But when you're 21 and you've read 2,000 fantasy novels, you start to realize that some of those books, well, they weren't really good. OK, let's be honest. A lot of them were crap.

When you're 14, anything with a sword and a dragon is pretty

Summary

This quote highlights the changing perspective and evolving taste in literature as one grows older. At a young age, the fascination with fantastical elements like swords and dragons can make any book seem exciting. However, as one matures and gains more exposure to different literary works, they begin to recognize the difference between quality fantasy novels and the ones that are poorly written or lack substance. It acknowledges that not all books within a genre are great and acknowledges the process of discernment as readers grow older and more experienced.

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By Patrick Rothfuss

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