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Originally Posted by innerspaceboy
I've had the same difficulty with Tolkien. I absolutely acknowledge the tremendous importance of his work, it just isn't my bag.
I haven't read Mrs. Frisby but the film is fantastically dark as well. It made a lasting impression on me as a lad.
I definitely need a copy of Solaris in English. I'll have to look up how early on that was translated. I know the Russian novel, We took several decades.
And regarding Frankenstein, my copy sports what is perhaps the least appropriate cover artwork of any edition I've found. Did they even read the damn thing?
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Don't get me wrong. I like the universe. I just can't get through the writing style.
You should read it. "Children's book" is a pretty inaccurate term. Not to say it's violent, just too complex for the average kid. I know people who were bored by it as kids, but I love the novel.
Regarding Solaris, did you try the library?
Regarding Frankenstein, what's your cover?