Mary JL's comments
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Mary JL's comments from the SciFi and Fantasy Book Club group.
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I'd Would seriously save "The Giver" for a child 12 or older. Perhaps a younger might find it disturbing.
Jackie: Last night I saw "The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith" with a gust apperance by the Tenth Doctor.
Yes, the Sarah Jane Smith adventures are aimed at a younger audience that Who but it was bad at all--nice to see David Tennant again!
Thought of another! H. M. Hoover. She writes Sf aimed at younger readers. Children of Morrow is one; aslo the Time of the Dark.
My personal favorite is The Delikon.
Eleanor wrote "The Woderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet" and sequals. The protagonists are boys; but the series is delightful.
Also, by John Christopher: The White Mountains; The City of Gold and Lead and The Pool of Fire. An excellent trilogy.
I agree, Jackie which is why I am only holding out a "bit" of hope.....
Tony: I'll swap vents with you. I wish the Uk and Britain has the same Tv system but you guys have Pal and we have NTsc. I have been hoping and hoping for Blake's Seven to be issued in DVd form in the USA but not luck so far.
I would like to see some British Tv that I missed--wish the Tv execs would release all English language sf and other movie and shows in BOTH formats!
I saw episode #2 this week and not much happened. It did set up a few situations that may be resolved next week, but it was a bit slow paced. But we do have two more episoeds so I am still holding out a bit of hope....
Benjamin, I also do not watch a lot of Tv--I'd much rather read!
Jackie: So true. The community of Sf readers is very diverse and complex! Sf has a wide ranging appeal! Too bad the networks have us pegged in such a small slot.
Although, admittedly cost no doubt is a facotr limiting TV SF productions.
Since ABC launched "V" this weekend, I was moved to write: why do the big four major channles offer so little sf? Ssuch poor Sf?
Except for anthology shows (Twilight Zone), most Sf series only last three years of so, such as the original Star Trek.
Is it simply that not enough people like Sf? Or is it that TV ruins a lot of Sf?
I did certainly see some of the bad points when I watched it. However, sf is so rare om a major channel these days, I'd like it to succeed--if only so we could hopefully see more sf. I will at least watch the next three episodes, which apparently are intended to make a four story arc.
Like Rachel, I am pessimistic about government. Power does corrupt and is addictive.
If you take aways small freedoms a bit at a time, people tend to be passive an go along. Look how many pay not attention to politics and/or never vote.
It could happen in any country, including here. It might take a while, but it could happen.
ABC's remake of the V miniseries was aired last night. Of course, as a remake it was very close to the original, but I thought it was a good update.
I liked it enough that at least I am planning on turning in next Tuesday to cathc episode #2.
What did other viewer---if any are out thre--think?
Agreed, Dawn. The three in one trilogies are what I like best, rather thatn have two paperbacks of a trilogy and not be able to start reading because I am missing book #2.
I agree with Kernos that the offerings have degraded. By the time you deduct the comics; and the vampire/supernatural; there very few true Sf left.
I just completed my buying contract obligation, so I think I will quit soon.
However, no doubt they will pester me off and on with requests to rejoin; and one time I will weaken.
Like many readers, I am a member of of the Science Fiction Book Club. I have joined and rejoined several times over the years. I quit and they keep sending me these good offers.
But I do feel their selections are not as good as they used to be and their prices are surely going up.
I do hover like the exclusive membereditions where they print a trilogy in one book.
How about the rest of you? Are you or have you been a member? What are your thoughts?
I liked Chewie. The leationship between him and Han was cool. Thanks for finding the article , Jon.
Btw, after all these years did Lucas ever say why Chewie did not get a medal--other than "I goofed?"
I thought the ending was well done. Sure NOW, that sort of thing is old hat--but Wells was one of the first to use such an idea.
The fact the we humans did nothing to sop the invasion is an interesting irony.
I know this is a classic in the field; and we owe much to H. G. Wells. However, I personally do not really enjoy his books. Bad of me, I know.
Nevertheless, as SF readers, we owe him a lot as he started the ball rolling, as it were.
The premise grabbed me right away. As an agent for government, you may have encountered many strange things--but I bet a vampire was not on the list.
I lke Hambly's work usually; and it is a good read, though not her best (which I consider The Silent Tower/The Silicon Mage)
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