What author did you read a book by and didn’t like, but gave them another chance and loved it?

I’m so glad I gave Edith Wharton another chance. I read Ethan Frome and thought it was fine. On a whim I picked up The Age of Innocence and fell in love. Now I’m buying anything I can by her. I recently read The House of Mirth, and can confirm she is one of my favorite authors now. Anybody have a similar experience with an author?

  • sparky4337@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    Mick Herron. First book I read I really struggled with. He likes obscenely long sentences, with lots of punctuation, which don’t scan properly if you aren’t paying attention. He also used too many words I didn’t understand and couldn’t even guess at despite the context. The second title I tried had way fewer of the original issues I had with him, which resulted in a much more enjoyable experience. Glad I persevered because the Jackson Lamb novels are thoroughly entertaining!