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Re: I like it Rebekah Send a noteboard - 10/09/2010 05:18:48 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.

Rowling does the Real World stuff well, I think. It's difficult to date when the books are written from that, which is good. (Or at least, it is as far as I can remember.)

I'm a little iffy about it when real historical details are changed, though. I find that very hit and miss.
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The Real World in fantasy and sci-fi Rebekah - 10/09/2010 04:47:05 PM 931 Views
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Re: I like it Rebekah - 10/09/2010 05:18:48 PM 556 Views
It has the downside of making works age that much faster. Legolas - 10/09/2010 05:05:27 PM 673 Views
True, depending on when it's done. Rebekah - 10/09/2010 05:20:53 PM 617 Views
Susanna Clarke is a good example. *NM* Camilla - 10/09/2010 05:51:27 PM 646 Views
I prefer when referenences to the real world are kept very subtle... Zach - 10/09/2010 05:07:55 PM 587 Views
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You were right. Rebekah - 10/09/2010 08:12:02 PM 581 Views
Jonestown is one of the first big news stories I remember well random thoughts - 10/09/2010 08:07:55 PM 527 Views
Hm. Rebekah - 10/09/2010 08:11:26 PM 510 Views
I don't like it. Vivien - 10/09/2010 08:13:38 PM 551 Views
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