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05-01-2009, 07:08 PM | #16 |
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pilotbob, you nailed it!
I read Neptune Crossing a couple of months ago and I really enjoyed it. I went back to Jeff's homepage, left a tip and downloaded Strange Attractors, The Infinite Sea and Sunborn. Today, I've downloaded Eternity's End and I'm looking forward to some more entertaining reading. I didn't mind the /// at all /// - I found the writing style original. It was clear what was being said out loud and what was in John's head. I like John and the quarx, too, and I enjoyed their interaction. I thought Napoleon and Copernicus added a bit of slapstick - and I'm happy to see that continues in Strange Attractors. Well done, Jeff! |
05-02-2009, 09:21 AM | #17 |
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I would have said that the arsehole employers were a bit over the top in their snarkiness, but then I realized that I work for the current day precursor of that place. When they own you, they really pwn you. And the denial of reality to suit the corporate greed was, I feel spot on. And I liked it that the alien was a bit of a blundering ignoramus at times. Made it more real to me. "I sort of burned out the sensor array when I looked at the sun. Sorry."
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05-04-2009, 11:48 AM | #18 | |
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I didn't think they were over the top at all. I think many employers are like that... The interaction with company staff was one of the strongest parts of the book for me. |
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