Dean wrote: Major Forge of God spoiler below > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > . >At first, my reaction was much the same as yours. But think about >it. Good planet gets destroyed. Bad "planet" is destroyed by >vengeful residents of good planet. It worked for Lucas :) > True, but Earth's destruction as portrayed in the book is so . . . personal, for lack of a better word. The blowing up of Alderaan wasn't. And they're going to *butcher* the interpersonal relations on the ship out doing The Job.
I appreciate the enthusiasm, but seeing what Hollywood has done to other serious works (The Scarlet Letter with a happy ending, anyone?) I have to keep my enthusiasm down, at least for now. :) Jim ------------------------------------------------ Changed your e-mail? Keep your contacts! Use this free e-mail change of address service from Return Path. Register now! _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
