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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Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx
The Real World in fantasy and sci-fi
- 10/09/2010 04:47:05 PM
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I prefer when referenences to the real world are kept very subtle...
- 10/09/2010 05:07:55 PM
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Replay is a great novel
- 10/09/2010 05:28:37 PM
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I'm exactly halfway through.
- 10/09/2010 05:33:24 PM
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I don't like it.
- 10/09/2010 08:13:38 PM
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