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I like it Camilla Send a noteboard - 10/09/2010 04:52:14 PM
real world in fiction in general. I don't know that I've read too much fantasy that does it (more than, say Harry Potter does, which is not much). But the introduction of history into fictional settings appeals to me. It is one of the main reasons why I love Dumas.
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The Real World in fantasy and sci-fi Rebekah - 10/09/2010 04:47:05 PM 1041 Views
I like it Camilla - 10/09/2010 04:52:14 PM 627 Views
Re: I like it Rebekah - 10/09/2010 05:18:48 PM 658 Views
It has the downside of making works age that much faster. Legolas - 10/09/2010 05:05:27 PM 782 Views
True, depending on when it's done. Rebekah - 10/09/2010 05:20:53 PM 735 Views
Susanna Clarke is a good example. *NM* Camilla - 10/09/2010 05:51:27 PM 775 Views
I prefer when referenences to the real world are kept very subtle... Zach - 10/09/2010 05:07:55 PM 705 Views
People keep reminding me that I need to read Wolfe. Rebekah - 10/09/2010 05:21:39 PM 674 Views
Replay is a great novel Larry - 10/09/2010 05:28:37 PM 760 Views
I'm exactly halfway through. Rebekah - 10/09/2010 05:33:24 PM 692 Views
You're about to get to the good parts, if I recall Larry - 10/09/2010 05:45:35 PM 841 Views
You were right. Rebekah - 10/09/2010 08:12:02 PM 680 Views
Jonestown is one of the first big news stories I remember well random thoughts - 10/09/2010 08:07:55 PM 628 Views
Hm. Rebekah - 10/09/2010 08:11:26 PM 607 Views
I don't like it. Vivien - 10/09/2010 08:13:38 PM 666 Views
Re: I don't like it. Rebekah - 10/09/2010 08:23:34 PM 656 Views
Re: I don't like it. Vivien - 21/09/2010 04:06:37 PM 586 Views
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