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To: koan who wrote (29624)1/13/2007 2:07:45 PM
From: LoneClone  Read Replies (2) of 78419
 
I did read a few Orson Scott Card books back when he was starting his career, but I can't remember if he was unusual among SF writers in that he could actually create real characters, which is what it generally takes to get me to read fiction these days. I also prefer writers in love with, if not drunk with, the English language, rather than just wordsmiths.

I recently picked up a copy of one of Isaac Asimov's Foundation books while waiting around at someone's house and after a few pages I was astounded at how poor a fiction writer he is. He is great with ideas and a pretty good essayist, but he couldn't create a realistic character to save his life. Oh well, it was fine to read when I was a kid.

If you want to read a truly mind-blowing book, try out David Foster Wallace's Infinite Jest. Since my graduation from SF I have explored most corners of the literary world, and this is truly a one of a kind exploration of ideas and language. I wouldn't recommend reading it during commercials though -- you need to set aside some time and dive right in.

Did you know that in Canada 60% of adults have never read a book outside of school, and that 1% of readers read 80% of the books? At least those were the figures last time I checked.

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