The theme of darkness

[Trevorkeene]

It seems to me as if the Jackelian novels have grown a little darker, over time.

Is that to you an accurate statement of how the books have evolved?

[shunt12]

Oh, I don't know.

I always try to leven the books with a little humour, but maybe I'm just naturally dark or something?

Stephen

[Emperor_Bill]

You must be. I was about three-quarters into Rise of the Iron Moon when I was struck by a realization: "Sweet Eru, this guy has a higher body count than your average season of Doctor Who!"_{See the TV Tropes page 'Everybody Lives'.}

Now, fair's fair, yes, you do leaven it with humor, quite well in fact, but there's only so much a laugh can alleviate when the mausoleums are standing-room only... 

[shunt12]

Compared to Arthur C Clarke or a Terry Pratchett novel my body counts might be high, Emperor Bill, but what about a Conan or a Sharpe novel?

I guess it depends where you set the base-line.

And don't even get me started on a Joe Abercrombie book!

Stephen

www.StephenHunt.net

[Emperor_Bill]

Compared to Arthur C Clarke or a Terry Pratchett novel my body counts might be high, Emperor Bill, but what about a Conan or a Sharpe novel?

<.<
*glance back at my bookcase, literally cracking under the weight of the Pratchett books on the top shelf*
>.>
*glance at the Discworld book which is even now lying open on my bed*
...
*cough*
Fair enough.

[shunt12]

Maybe that's a new market for me to write for?

Comedy fantasy novels with huge amounts of blood and guts?

Not sure how I'd pull if off though...

Stephen