The Distant Suns of Gene Wolfe

Tim Walters · 05 Jun 2007, 02:23 · from 2007-June.txt.gz

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From: walters at doubtfulpalace.com (Tim Walters)
Date: Mon, 04 Jun 2007 19:23:07 -0700
Subject: (urth) The Distant Suns of Gene Wolfe
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aaron wrote:

> Wolfe seems to be much more flexible with his writing than 
> Vance ever was.

Lyonesse highlighted this as well, as there are several child 
characters... all of whom converse in Vance-speak just like the adults.

Not that I don't love it! But like P.G. Wodehouse or single-malt scotch, 
it's best in small doses.

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