Hamilton's short fiction is punchier I guess. It's just that I prefer longer books. I'd forgotten about Strange & Norrell. Excellent book if rather light on impact.
1421: The year China Discovered the World is an interesting read if you like alternative views of history :)
Hmm. I've nothing against longer books, when a longer book is demanded. I liked Kim Stanley Robinson's Mars trilogy (Red Mars, Green Mars and Blue Mars), but recognise that they're lacking in some ways, chiefly characterisation).
In the same vein as 1421 (which I've not read, but which I have heard about) is Kim Stanley Robinson's Years of Rice and Salt - much recommended.
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Date: 2005-05-30 02:42 pm (UTC)I'd forgotten about Strange & Norrell. Excellent book if rather light on impact.
1421: The year China Discovered the World is an interesting read if you like alternative views of history :)
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Date: 2005-05-31 01:59 am (UTC)In the same vein as 1421 (which I've not read, but which I have heard about) is Kim Stanley Robinson's Years of Rice and Salt - much recommended.