The Danger of Sequels….
As many of you know, I have a profile on Goodreads. These days, when I talk about books, I usually do it over there.
Here’s a link to my profile if you’re interested.
I don’t really review books so much as I share my thoughts about books that I’ve read. Sometimes what I talk about reading with my kids. Sometimes I talk about story structure or the craft of writing.
It’s really all over the place.
Recently, I re-read a book that I read more than 20 years ago. Rendezvous with Rama.
I liked it...
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Jan 24, 2016 03:03AM
It is too bad about rama 2. I loved the first book,but heard the next one slurped weens.now you confirmed it and expounded on why it drained balls. I still have a part of me that wants to have the mystery solved. But after reading the review I may just cut corners and as somebody who has read all the books .thanks for the in depth insightful review.
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*ask* somebody,not *as*. Sorry for my typing.
Sanvir wrote: "Speaking of sequels..... ahem *cough*"Haha I know right. * hint hint wink wink nudge nudge* I'm dying for book 3 Patrick how do you have time to read still haha
He never responds to any of your messages. Why bother???
Justin wrote: "It is too bad about rama 2. I loved the first book,but heard the next one slurped weens.now you confirmed it and expounded on why it drained balls. I still have a part of me that wants to have the ...". . . why do you use "but" as well as positive expressions? Also, if Rothfuss didn't like the book, why do you, again, reference his review positively?
Rama was my favorite book by Clarke. It's been awhile, but I do remember being disappointed in 2...don't remember 3 at all. 2001 was also a great book that was disjointed but raised great questions. 2010...barely could drag my eyes through it. Didn't read the 3rd book. I've read lots of Classic Sci Fi ; Clarke, Heinlein, Asimov are the best known but must add Andre Norton to the list of favorites. They do raise Big Questions and sometimes do not provide answers. IMHO , their point was to get people to think about these Eternal Questions and develop their own answers. Much of current popular fiction is eye candy; delicious but you always feel a little empty & look for the next sweet thing. I do like my endings to be tied up for the most part...I read my share of the book pastry. However, sometimes I like a book that assumes I am smart enough to hang around for the whole round trip & promises not to assault my eyes with gravel. The Martian was a perfect example of this; it is in my top 10 of the year. Seveneves, by Neal Stevenson, was also a brilliant book that caused my to lose sleep. I loved 2/3 of it; then, he decides to jump an absurd amount of years away from the literal cliffhanger & tie up the end . Hated the end with a passion. So, I guess I will continue to take my chances & trust my favorite storytellers to tell their stories. Brilliance is worth waiting for.
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thank you for being an author that participates on social media and shares a tiny bit more of your life than your books. I'm appalled by how rude people are nagging you. I will enjoy and love your next books but I appreciate your willingness to expose more than just your polished books. tell your stories and live your life--these people can be assholes and angels.
Mr. Rothfuss, may not answer, but I'm sure he reads responses to his blog posts.
