Greetings!

Oren Douek · 21 Apr 2003, 19:10 · from urth-v0304.mbox · original

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From: Oren Douek <orend at axelero.hu>
Subject: (urth) Greetings!
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2003 21:10:28 +0200
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Greetings!

I'm new to this list. I actually stumbled upon it while googling for John
Crowley a few months ago. I was reading Little, Big back then (great book!)
and was looking for answers to some questions I had about it (I still have
some actually, and might post them here a bit later, if it's alright;
haven't read the FAQ yet I must admit). I was surprised I found such a
lively discussion about Crowley on this board, and answers to some of my
questions!

Anyhow, I've just started reading my first Gene Wolfe novel, Shadow of the
Torturer. And I have a question about something on the first page actually
<g>

Who were the characters who said the following two phrases:

    "And try to get through the barbican without a safe-conduct? They'd send
to
    Master Gurloes."
    "But why would the guard leave?"

I guess that when I get used to Wolfe's style I wouldn't have to ask such
trivial questions! But until then...

Cheerio,

Oren

P.S. I also had a chance to read The Best Introduction to the Mountains last
week. I really liked it!

--=20

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