_The Wizard_ by Gene Wolfe - too much like previous Wolfe

JavaJosh · 05 Nov 2005, 02:47 · from rec.arts.sf.written.2005.mbox

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From: "JavaJosh" <javajosh at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: _The Wizard_ by Gene Wolfe - too much like previous Wolfe
Date: 4 Nov 2005 18:47:00 -0800
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Konrad Gaertner wrote:
> JavaJosh wrote:
> >
> > JavaJosh wrote:
> > > _The Wizard_ is volume two of "The Wizard Knight" saga....
> >
> > I have to admit that I'm a little suprised that these reviews haven't
> > sparked more conversation. Is the subject uninteresting? Is my review
> > really that badly done that it doesn't inspire any critical thoughts?
>
> You're not alone; google my posts for "responses".
>
> I did read your review, and all I can say is, "thank you for
> justifying my decision to not read this book."

LOL. No my intention; I'm just now realizing how one-sided I've been.
Everything I wrote is true, but it's by no means the whole story.

> "I don't mind hidden depths but I insist that there be a surface."
>                           -- James Nicoll

Very appropriate for Wolfe. Luckily, there is plenty of surface in "The
Wizard Knight".

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