The shift happens in Deliverer. Bren is still in it; I think Tabini's son is just added as an extra POV. Nothing really wrong with that. It just seemed odd to me since Bren has been the only narrator so far.

I've read quite a few of Cherryh's other books too. Besides the ones I already mentioned, most of the Alliance-Union universe (though not all) as well as some of the oddball ones like The Hanan Rebellion, The Rider duology, and The Paladin. I've had trouble getting into her latest stuff. Maybe I've just moved on as a reader.

Yeah, Brasyl isn't for everyone. It'll be interesting to see what his next book on Turkey will be like.

Reading is part of my core identity too so I definitely know how you feel. Sorry you've hit a bit of a rough patch. *hugs* Just hang in there!