20-03-2003 02:20									#31
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Anvil of the Stars is hardc0re sci-fi.

	20-03-2003 02:23									#32
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Robinson definately did his science homework when writing the book. Years later, I've come across stuf in science magazines on some of the same things Robinson used in his story, and his science is good.

Everyone I knew who had the book devoured it and went nuts waiting for the next installment of the book to come out. Heck, I almost bought the hardcover copy of Blue Mars.

It's science, adventure, romance, mystery, and politics all melded together.

	20-03-2003 02:25									#33
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The Moon is a Harsh Mistress has all of that, plus the overthrowing of a state owned corporation that everything on the Lunar Colony has to go through in order to be sold on earth.

Yeah free-market!

	20-03-2003 02:26									#34
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quote: Originally posted by Lonestar What the Hell is The Moon is a Harsh Mistress? Chop Liver?

Spoiler for those who haven't already read the book:

spoiler(highlight to read): If by "chop liver" you mean a "simple-minded poltical-adventure novel with a deus ex machina driven plot", then yes, it's chop liver.

	20-03-2003 02:30									#35
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Screw you, Hippie!

	20-03-2003 02:40									#36
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quote: Originally posted by Lonestar Screw you, Hippie!

Have you read Farnham's Freehold? That's right up your alley...

A description is here:
http://www.wegrokit.com/ff.htm

Probably the better novel regarding Heinlein's personal philosophy.

Edit for spelling, part II

	20-03-2003 02:42									#37
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DP (hit Quote instead of Edit)

	20-03-2003 03:15									#38
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I'm joining this here club.
I'm surprised no one has nominated at least the first book in the "Riverworld" series by Philip Jose Farmer, especially considering it debuts as a series (film?) on the Sci Fi channel this Saturday.
In any case, I have read/would like to read most of the nominated books...
I just bought Red Mars but haven't been able to get into it much yet. Seems dumb so far.

	20-03-2003 06:04									#39
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--"I thought this was a Scooby Doo expression?"

What chegitz said probably is, but I was talking about what he was responding to, which happens to be a Japanese phrase that certainly isn't from Scooby Doo (since it doesn't translate to "jinkies").

Crud. Now you've made me curious to see an episode of Scooby Doo dubbed into Japanese.

--"It's science, adventure, romance, mystery, and politics all melded together."

Dunno, it seemed a bit too dry for me. Not that it's a bad book, just that it wasn't the best example of hard sci-fi I've ever read.

--"I'm surprised no one has nominated at least the first book in the "Riverworld" series"

Wow, jumping right back to the science-fantasy genre, eh? Not sure how well that fits. I mean, okay, it is set in the distant future and whatnot, but most of it is set in what's effectively Robinson Crusoe.

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	20-03-2003 06:10									#40
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Red Marss is one of the few books I have not finished

Jon Mille

	21-03-2003 10:27									#41
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Only 8 more votes for Half Life to win!

Wraith, I'd count Riverworld as being science fiction. Unlikely, yes, but still science fiction.

	24-03-2003 08:04									#42
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^bump^

I'm assuming this is still open...

	26-03-2003 19:58									#43
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Yes it is. Thank you, Static.

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5 more days to vote! And remember to re-read Enders Game by next week. I did and was surprised at how well it has held up.

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	27-03-2003 02:39									#44
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Great, it's looking like I'm going to have to go through the 40 boxes of books in my basement to find my copy of Harsh Mistress.

	27-03-2003 02:59									#45
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Ancient Sumerian Curse: May your scroll always be in the final box.

	27-03-2003 04:01									#46
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quote: Originally posted by JohnT Ancient Sumerian Curse: May your scroll always be in the final box.

I'm tempted to buy a second copy, but what would my friends think?

	29-03-2003 10:59									#47
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That you are dedicated.

Two (well, three) days left to vote!!!!*

*And you'd better not vote against Moon Mistress 'cause I just bought my copy!

	29-03-2003 13:34									#48
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Surprised Downbelow Station has only received one vote, as it is an excellent sci-fi novel in every regard.

Of course, I didn't vote for it either, but that's not the point.

	29-03-2003 19:38									#49
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Eek! Tied vote!

	29-03-2003 20:18									#50
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In the case of a tie, do we have to read both?

	29-03-2003 21:33									#51
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I just broke the tie by voting for Moon. If it wins, I'll relate an interesting theory about it which I heard from David Friedman (son of Milton).

	29-03-2003 22:54									#52
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Bastard! Red Mars! Red Mars! Red Mars!

	29-03-2003 23:01									#53
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I hate you all.

Ender's Game is a well known book, I heard it mentioned many times, and since it got selected to be the next month's book I thought nothing will go wrong if I read it. It's not long. I'll have plenty of time to study, to fill university documents, etc.

But noooooo. I had to spend every last second of the last week to read the first book. And the second. And the third. And the fourth. And the fifth. And now the sixth.
If i'm not accepted to the University. I'll hold all of you responsible.

	29-03-2003 23:05									#54
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Who was the scumbag who tied Moon and Redmars?

	29-03-2003 23:06									#55
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I dont know, but he's my new hero.

	29-03-2003 23:23									#56
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quote: Originally posted by Eli I dont know, but he's my new hero.

May lotus blossums and bricksfall upon your head.

	30-03-2003 00:44									#57
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So what's the rule on a run-off election?

	30-03-2003 01:05									#58
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The rule on a run off is that I get to select the winner from among the tied books.

	30-03-2003 01:07									#59
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Moon is a Harsh Mistress, right?

:: panics ::

right?????

	30-03-2003 01:08									#60
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Voting ain't over yet.

Heh-heh. (Evil thought)

Let's see who is more popular: Che or Lonestar. Y'all two can start PM'ing all your friends to vote for your chosen book. Poll ends tomorrow. May the biggest syncopant win.