tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670543499274741427.post4013972440934719878..comments2024-03-26T17:54:54.592+01:00Comments on Speculiction...: Review of The Silent Eyes of Time by Algis BudrysUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670543499274741427.post-50698537341262063902014-05-08T04:15:14.240+02:002014-05-08T04:15:14.240+02:00We were discussing Disch's novel The Genocides...We were discussing Disch's novel <i>The Genocides</i> and how Budry totally dismissed the book as "unrelieved trash, ineptly written, pretentious, inconsistent and sophomoric"... words I would save for his <i>Rogue Moon</i>. I'm interested in his other work, so I'm far from dismissing him entirely. And yes, there are lots of other books and so many book sales.2theDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14458136942599361822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670543499274741427.post-18243893047732857532014-05-07T10:14:50.637+02:002014-05-07T10:14:50.637+02:00I tried to find the post on your blog in which you...I tried to find the post on your blog in which you mentioned Budrys' reviews, but I couldn't remember which book it was in regards to... So, I'm replying here.<br /><br />I've read that <i>Rogue Moon</i> is his most commercial work, so I'm not surprised that you are disappointed. Popularity does not automatically equal quality. I believe in my comment on your blog I mentioned his novel <i>Who?</i>. Before you dismiss Budrys entirely, try it. It's precisely as you describe in your comment above: a character-based plot that uses its concepts as a platform rather than main premise. But there are no soul-revealing monologues - that I can remember, and I think the plot is structured rather nicely... But I'm sure you have lots of other books on your to-read pile... :)Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796098208589965362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670543499274741427.post-69894179911509467652014-05-07T03:39:53.846+02:002014-05-07T03:39:53.846+02:00Sadly, Rogue Moon was not up to par. I guess it...Sadly, <i>Rogue Moon</i> was not up to par. I guess it's popular for highlighting the shift in SF from concept-based plots to a character-based plot, but long soul-revealing monologues aren't exactly a deft touch at characterizing so-called "real" humans. Aside from that, I still have to mull over some parts.2theDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14458136942599361822noreply@blogger.com