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The Bartimaeus Trilogy by Jonathan Stroud is still probably my favorite example of footnotes done right. Without spoiling anything, one of the POV characters is
by kingbirdy 7y ago
The Bartimaeus Trilogy by Jonathan Stroud is still probably my favorite example of footnotes done right. Without spoiling anything, one of the POV characters is an ancient djinni, who makes liberal use of footnotes for a good blend of comedy and exposition.
- girvo 7y agoI remember a few of those footnotes taking up half the page! Brilliant books, I loved them as a teen.
- roywiggins 7y agoJonathan Strange and Mr Norrell edges it to take first prize imho, but it's a close one.