Heh. There are so many books I adored in middle school/early high school that I have not re-read, lest my illusions be spoiled.
Charles Stross’s Merchant Princes novels, on the other hand, are economic science fiction worth reading.
I have these...they're an interesting concept, but I'm not a fan of the characters. A similar concept is present in SM Stirling's "Conquistador"
Bruce Sterling's Islands in the Stream
It's
Islands in the Net
I think.
Islands in the Stream
is that horribly depressing last book by Hemingway.
Funny - did not like Conquistador at all.
Islands in the Stream is that horribly depressing last book by Hemingway.
But a lovely Dolly/Kenny duet.
Charles Stross’s Merchant Princes novels, on the other hand, are economic science fiction worth reading.
Ooh, I'm reading these! They're a world away from his usual singularity SF stuff, but I'm really enjoying them.
Islands in the Stream
Oh thank you Buffistas for noting the Dolly Parton connection before I could get there.
I thought I was the only one who'd admit to liking that song.
Oddly, more than I did when it was new and popular.
Earworms? This early in the morning? Involving Kenny Rogers? I hate you all.
Earworms? This early in the morning? Involving Kenny Rogers? I hate you all.
What condition is your condition in?
Are you working 9 to 5, Dana?
What a way to make a livin'.