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Originally Posted by xxawwxsugarxx
What did you think overall?
Cause I couldn't stand it.
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Yeah, I just finished it tonight, and I have to say, it was a chore. Like I said earlier, the first part is really good, well rounded with a great, open ending. But then he goes into detail about how it all came to be, most of which makes little to no sense, the character's actions are illogical, the plot strenuous at best, and generally every sentence just feels forced and redundant. Overall I wouldn't recommend it, no. If you could get a hold of the short story yes, but not in this form. Very much not convinced by him as a writer. Can't say I'll be searching out any more of his stuff. :\
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Originally Posted by Terrible Lizard
Really? 1984 bored the **** outta me, Bradbury has always had a pulpish flair to his work.
Trying to finish up Lord of Light, it is a parable for the ages.
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Well sir, then you don't know a good novel when you read one. Orwell is 10 times the writer Bradbury could ever hope to be. :|