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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 954 Views
I like it Camilla - 10/09/2010 04:52:14 PM 557 Views
Re: I like it Rebekah - 10/09/2010 05:18:48 PM 576 Views
It has the downside of making works age that much faster. Legolas - 10/09/2010 05:05:27 PM 691 Views
True, depending on when it's done. Rebekah - 10/09/2010 05:20:53 PM 640 Views
Susanna Clarke is a good example. *NM* Camilla - 10/09/2010 05:51:27 PM 670 Views
I prefer when referenences to the real world are kept very subtle... Zach - 10/09/2010 05:07:55 PM 606 Views
People keep reminding me that I need to read Wolfe. Rebekah - 10/09/2010 05:21:39 PM 598 Views
Replay is a great novel Larry - 10/09/2010 05:28:37 PM 665 Views
I'm exactly halfway through. Rebekah - 10/09/2010 05:33:24 PM 600 Views
You're about to get to the good parts, if I recall Larry - 10/09/2010 05:45:35 PM 747 Views
You were right. Rebekah - 10/09/2010 08:12:02 PM 601 Views
Jonestown is one of the first big news stories I remember well random thoughts - 10/09/2010 08:07:55 PM 549 Views
Hm. Rebekah - 10/09/2010 08:11:26 PM 535 Views
I don't like it. Vivien - 10/09/2010 08:13:38 PM 572 Views
Re: I don't like it. Rebekah - 10/09/2010 08:23:34 PM 579 Views
Re: I don't like it. Vivien - 21/09/2010 04:06:37 PM 511 Views
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