Jessica’s review of Borders of Infinity (Vorkosigan Saga [Publication] #5.1-5.3) > Likes and Comments
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I thought that too but I'm not enough of a Dante scholar to really make the argument.
Thank you! I was afraid I was going to have to search Pilgrim's Progress to see of it was the source of that quote. and I can't believe I overlooked the significance of Beatrice!
Yes and Ethan of Athos is a twisted Pilgrim's Progress.
I just mentioned some of these in my review although not as articulately as you did.
I also picked up on the Dante references, but it is equally modeled on the Steve McQueen movie The Great Escape. The mash-up is nearly seamless.
Nice! I love seeing how influences work on an author to create something entirely new, yet still very resonant with the past.
Aaahaha. I love this! Thank you for setting out the evidence.
K.A. wrote: "Brilliant, I'm convinced!"
Thanks! I realized I should add: I actually sent my take to Bujold and she kindly wrote me back, and allowed me to publish her thoughts about my theory on my blog, here: http://churchyear.blogspot.com/2012/0...
Jessica wrote: "K.A. wrote: "Brilliant, I'm convinced!"
Thanks! I realized I should add: I actually sent my take to Bujold and she kindly wrote me back, and allowed me to publish her thoughts about my theory on m..."
That’s very cool. I’m also intrigued by the guy who made the WWII comment — I wonder if he was picking up on the Great Escape vibes like I was. Since that movie is all about Nazi POWs, it makes sense.
I love this so much! And that Bujold replied to you!!
I've only read two Vorkosigan books so far so I don't have anything to contribute, but I *love* the internet for being a place of hot takes and wholesome author-reader interactions!
wasteland baby wrote: "I love this so much! And that Bujold replied to you!!
I've only read two Vorkosigan books so far so I don't have anything to contribute, but I *love* the internet for being a place of hot takes and..."
Thanks! I was so delighted when she replied! :)
OH MY GOD. BEATRICE. HOW DID I MISS THAT.
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Thank you! I was afraid I was going to have to search Pilgrim's Progress to see of it was the source of that quote. and I can't believe I overlooked the significance of Beatrice!
Yes and Ethan of Athos is a twisted Pilgrim's Progress.
I just mentioned some of these in my review although not as articulately as you did.
I also picked up on the Dante references, but it is equally modeled on the Steve McQueen movie The Great Escape. The mash-up is nearly seamless.
Nice! I love seeing how influences work on an author to create something entirely new, yet still very resonant with the past.
Aaahaha. I love this! Thank you for setting out the evidence.
K.A. wrote: "Brilliant, I'm convinced!"Thanks! I realized I should add: I actually sent my take to Bujold and she kindly wrote me back, and allowed me to publish her thoughts about my theory on my blog, here: http://churchyear.blogspot.com/2012/0...
Jessica wrote: "K.A. wrote: "Brilliant, I'm convinced!"Thanks! I realized I should add: I actually sent my take to Bujold and she kindly wrote me back, and allowed me to publish her thoughts about my theory on m..."
That’s very cool. I’m also intrigued by the guy who made the WWII comment — I wonder if he was picking up on the Great Escape vibes like I was. Since that movie is all about Nazi POWs, it makes sense.
I love this so much! And that Bujold replied to you!!I've only read two Vorkosigan books so far so I don't have anything to contribute, but I *love* the internet for being a place of hot takes and wholesome author-reader interactions!
wasteland baby wrote: "I love this so much! And that Bujold replied to you!!I've only read two Vorkosigan books so far so I don't have anything to contribute, but I *love* the internet for being a place of hot takes and..."
Thanks! I was so delighted when she replied! :)
OH MY GOD. BEATRICE. HOW DID I MISS THAT.