11-29-2012, 01:29 PM | #46 |
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I would read I, Robot if it only consisted of Asimov's "Three Laws of Robotics."
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That would get everything of merit in without having to read all the dated and silly stuff. Then a lively discussion could ensue. Asimov’s Laws of Robotics Are Total BS Alert, link contains "Robotic Laws" spoilers. Last edited by Hamlet53; 11-29-2012 at 02:14 PM. |
11-29-2012, 01:32 PM | #47 |
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Yes, I have observed that the ratio of voters to those who participate in ensuing discussions seldom exceeds 20-30%. Those who either read the selected book, are at least made aware of it, or enjoy the discussion is no doubt much higher.
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We could start a thread on Ethan Frome entitled. "Ethan Frome is severely depressing and poorly written (spoilers unfortunately)" |
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11-29-2012, 06:27 PM | #49 |
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Life's too short (and my TBR list too long!) to read books that bum me out. (higher tolerance if it's historically accurate and informative historical fiction) I wouldn't say they're bad or poorly written based on that, though - just not my cup of tea. Neither is SF, dystopian, or depressing fantasy. I'll give Ethan Frome a chance, especially since it's so short. I'll sandwich it between Georgette Heyer and Julie Garwood romps, just in case. |
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11-30-2012, 06:11 AM | #53 |
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I can't tolerate Hardy...not after a lengthy paper involving several of his works. Please tell me Ethan Frome is not as bad as Hardy....would much rather read I, Robot for the month of December, even if I do have to pay for it.
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11-30-2012, 06:26 AM | #54 |
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I hope I won't forget it until we finally reach the December vote but I think I will propose Short Fiction then. It's a little bit sad to see that our decision this time mostly depends on the length of the book. I'm not criticising at all, I understand all the reasons very well, but Classics deserve better (at least many of them)!
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11-30-2012, 08:20 AM | #55 |
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The vote is now 29 to 19 in favor of Ethan Frome. I've already started reading I, Robot because I believe those areas in which the polls have not yet closed are solid Classic Sci-Fi Party districts.
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Frome is pretty bad and very depressing. Not a good choice for December when there is a lot of depression and suicide.
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People, please don't vote for something because it's shorter. Frome is actually longer in some ways due to it not being an easy read. It's boring, depressing, and written in a way you may not be used to. So it may very well feel like a chore to read where as I, Robot will be a breeze to read even though it is longer. |
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