Beth’s Comments (group member since Aug 10, 2013)

Beth’s comments from the Literally Geeky group.

I watched the hangout after you posted it. Nicely done, guys! I share a few of your sentiments, but you didn't comment on a couple of things that I noticed when I read Redshirts.

When I picked up the book I did not expect to laugh out loud throughout. I thought the perspective of the redshirts would be fun. What I found as I turned the pages was not what I expected. I think this happened to others, but unlike those in the hangout, I was not entirely disappointed. Instead, I marvelled at the philosophy of existence questions that were raised. Not only were the redshirts controlled by the Narrative, but all of the characters were under the influence of the Author. So what is life really and how much control do we have over our actions?

Also, in case you missed it the codas are written in 1st, 2nd and 3rd person.

The deaths of redshirts are absurd and ridiculous and mockingly fun. But the book is not and should not be categorized as humour. I think you could comfortably shelve it with your philosophy books.

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