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« on: March 23, 2009, 01:00:59 PM » |
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We've still got to record our episode discussing Old Man's War by John Scalzi, but that really shouldn't stop you folks from discussing the book.
Did you read it with us? What did you think?
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« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2009, 01:31:53 PM » |
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I really enjoyed the world and premise of the book. Scalzi's writing is clean and evocative. Never straightforward, there is always a complication to make events interesting.
Being vague to avoid spoiling for those who haven't read yet.
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« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2009, 02:54:41 PM » |
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Of the three books in the series, I liked this one most -- it's fast paced military SF with a good mix of wit and characterization. Comparisons to Heinlein are inevitable and, IMHO, appropriate.
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« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2009, 02:57:28 PM » |
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Comparisons to Heinlein are inevitable and, IMHO, appropriate.
I completely agree. Beyond the space military aspect, the fact that all the characters were witty and educated reminded me a lot of Heinlein. That's a good thing. Number of the Beast and The Cat Who Walks Through Walks completely hooked me because of how witty the characters were. |
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« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2009, 07:53:36 AM » |
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I just got the book out of the library on your recommendation! Looks like Scalzi is going to be at a book convention on May 9, in Columbus (which is a drivable distance if you are from the IHOJ area). http://www.ohioana.org/about/media/pr04172009.pdf |
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« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2009, 08:49:25 AM » |
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« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2009, 09:24:07 AM » |
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I just got the book out of the library on your recommendation! Looks like Scalzi is going to be at a book convention on May 9, in Columbus (which is a drivable distance if you are from the IHOJ area). http://www.ohioana.org/about/media/pr04172009.pdfHmm. Road trip, anyone? |
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vandermore
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« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2009, 09:37:21 AM » |
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(which is a drivable distance if you are from the IHOJ area).
International House of Japanese? |
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« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2009, 09:45:49 AM » |
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(which is a drivable distance if you are from the IHOJ area).
International House of Japanese? Smite the Hireling! It's International House of Johnson. As in Overlord Johnson. Gasp. |
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« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2009, 09:53:44 AM » |
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Smite the Hireling! It's International House of Johnson. As in Overlord Johnson. Gasp.
That's Lieutenant Hireling to you. Over 5 hours is going to be a bit much for me to drive though. |
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« Reply #10 on: April 28, 2009, 09:56:53 AM » |
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That's Lieutenant Hireling to you.
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« Reply #11 on: April 28, 2009, 10:07:32 AM » |
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Fair enough.
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