Another Aye for the Uplift War. Just finished Brightness Reef today (1st book to be
read in 6 months, sadly, because of teaching load). A key element to Brin's novels is
his ability to simply tell a good _tale_. Very enjoyable.
Ibrahim Underwood
----- Original Message -----
From: Jorpho <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Friday, June 20, 2003 3:54 am
Subject: Re:Re:Brin Book Analysis - But Which Book?
> I'm still all for The Uplift War, myself.
>
> (Is there any other science fiction book that features Frank Zappa
> lyrics?)
> -J
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jim D
> To: David Brin Mailing List
> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2003 7:51 AM
> Subject: Re:Brin Book Analysis - But Which Book?
>
>
> Jeroen wrote:
> >For examples of what things will look like, follow the links
> given below.
> >I've put the material from the discussions (over on That Other
> List) of the
> >first chapter of both _The Practice Effect_ and _Glory Season_
> on my
> >website. Please keep in mind that those are only drafts, not
> final versions.
>
> Martin M wrote:
> >As I've said before, I think it's a good idea to analyse a
> book. However,
> >perhaps we should look beyond David Brin.
>
> Adding my 2 cents.
>
> I would pick _The Practice Effect_ first. Although I really
> like _Glory Season_, I think starting with a shorter book would be
> best. Once we get reactions from everyone on the process we could
> move on to another Brin work, or another author as suggested.
> I've read all of Brin and it would be fun to do another author I
> have not read.
>
> Jim
>
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