So What Are you Reading?: Generations - Page 120

Markonian · February 14 2013, 08:05 PM

kirk55555 wrote:

my library doesn't have books 1-3 or 5, so its not like I had a choice

Erm, you could buy the books?

S. Gomez · February 14 2013, 10:47 PM

Allyn Gibson wrote:

S. Gomez wrote:

As for my reading, I just started a book called The Floating Admiral...written by a whole bunch of authors! Back in the Golden Age of detective fiction, circa 1930s, many of the best-selling writers of the day (including Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers) were part of an informal group called The Detection Club. And one day someone got the crazy idea to write a collaborative novel. Each writer produced a chapter, handed it on to the next writer, and so on. The solution was not foreseen at the outset, so the last person had to tie everything together. In addition, each contributor handed in their own solution in a sealed envelope to be printed at the back of the book. It sounds like a giant mess...but really it was just a game they played with themselves for their own amusement. And it couldn't have been that bad because they did it a couple more times.

I haven't read that one, but I do have and have read the next one, Ask a Policeman. In that one, there's a mystery at the outset, and the writers then swap detectives so Anthony Berkley writers a Lord Peter Wimsey story, Helen Simpson writes a Mrs. Bradley story, etc., that solves the mystery. It's a fun book.

After finishing The Floating Admiral, I'm game to pick up that one some time. Unfortunately the only one of the detectives I'm really familiar with is Lord Peter Wimsey, which might make the book less enjoyable. Or does it?

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Allyn Gibson · February 15 2013, 03:39 AM

S. Gomez wrote:

Allyn Gibson wrote:

I haven't read that one, but I do have and have read the next one, Ask a Policeman. In that one, there's a mystery at the outset, and the writers then swap detectives so Anthony Berkley writers a Lord Peter Wimsey story, Helen Simpson writes a Mrs. Bradley story, etc., that solves the mystery. It's a fun book.

After finishing The Floating Admiral, I'm game to pick up that one some time. Unfortunately the only one of the detectives I'm really familiar with is Lord Peter Wimsey, which might make the book less enjoyable. Or does it?

At the time I read Ask a Policeman, the only detective in the book I was familiar with was Wimsey. I don't think the lack of knowledge on my part made it difficult to understand.

The way I remember it (and it's been about fifteen years since I last read it), AaP has an opening act of about a quarter of the book where the mystery is set up. Then there are four short stories by members of the Detection Club where they swap detectives and have them offer solutions to the mystery. Then there's an epilogue where we find out the real solution to the mystery.

Christopher · February 15 2013, 03:47 AM

Allyn Gibson wrote:

The way I remember it (and it's been about fifteen years since I last read it), AaP has an opening act of about a quarter of the book where the mystery is set up. Then there are four short stories by members of the Detection Club where they swap detectives and have them offer solutions to the mystery. Then there's an epilogue where we find out the real solution to the mystery.

That's actually a little disturbing, in-story. These four great detectives, and only one of them figures out the right answer? That's a pretty low success rate, and it calls their deductions in their solo adventures into question.

Keturah · February 15 2013, 04:43 AM

I currently enjoying Plagues of Night. I really like the way it's tied together a few of the Typhon Pact storylines. I've seen complaints that the stories are somewhat fragmented, but that doesn't bother me at all. In fact, it's been perfect for me right now because if I just have a few minutes I can read one complete scene in a short sitting. Looking forward to Raise the Dawn.

Smellincoffee · February 15 2013, 05:16 AM

The Persistence of Memory and The Space Between. The latter is a...Christian take on new urbanism, which is a fascinating combination.

Allyn Gibson · February 15 2013, 05:24 AM

Christopher wrote:

Allyn Gibson wrote:

The way I remember it (and it's been about fifteen years since I last read it), AaP has an opening act of about a quarter of the book where the mystery is set up. Then there are four short stories by members of the Detection Club where they swap detectives and have them offer solutions to the mystery. Then there's an epilogue where we find out the real solution to the mystery.

That's actually a little disturbing, in-story. These four great detectives, and only one of them figures out the right answer? That's a pretty low success rate, and it calls their deductions in their solo adventures into question.

That problem is acknowledged in the book. I don't remember how it's dealt with.

S. Gomez · February 15 2013, 08:18 AM

Someone other than Dorothy L. Sayers writing Lord Peter. Hmmmm.

I have to admit I'm a bit interested in seeing how that goes.

USS Firefly · February 15 2013, 12:50 PM

Ian Fleming: On her majesty's secret service

Smellincoffee · February 16 2013, 01:34 AM

As I'm reading Persistence of Memory, I can't help but note that I seem to be missing some of the background. When did Data find his mother and fall in love?!

Greg Cox · February 16 2013, 02:03 AM

Smellincoffee wrote:

As I'm reading Persistence of Memory, I can't help but note that I seem to be missing some of the background. When did Data find his mother and fall in love?!

Data met his "mother" in the TNG episode, "Inheritance."

Data became romantically involved with a female crew member in the TNG ep, "In Theory."

Christopher · February 16 2013, 02:10 AM

^I think Smellincoffee is referring to Rhea McAdams, who was introduced in Immortal Coil by Jeffrey Lang. As Dave states in the acknowledgments, the entire Cold Equations trilogy is essentially a sequel to Immortal Coil.

Smellincoffee · February 16 2013, 03:35 AM

Greg Cox wrote:

Smellincoffee wrote:

As I'm reading Persistence of Memory, I can't help but note that I seem to be missing some of the background. When did Data find his mother and fall in love?!

Data met his "mother" in the TNG episode, "Inheritance."

Data became romantically involved with a female crew member in the TNG ep, "In Theory."

Note to self, I haven't seen every episode of TNG...apparently.

Christopher wrote:

^I think Smellincoffee is referring to Rhea McAdams, who was introduced in Immortal Coil by Jeffrey Lang. As Dave states in the acknowledgments, the entire Cold Equations trilogy is essentially a sequel to Immortal Coil.

I was indeed. Thank you both for the response. Now I have a paperback to investigate (after this trilogy, anyway) and an episode to watch...).

So far I'm enjoying it -- I rather like the Soongs. Arik Soong is one of the reasons I like Enterprise's 4th season so much.

WarsTrek1993 · February 16 2013, 05:45 AM

I've finished Jeri Taylor's Mosaic, and I thought it was pretty solid, despite not being a huge fan of the TV show Voyager.

Next, I'm reading Peter Telep's Ghost Recon: Choke Point.

Reanok · February 16 2013, 05:32 PM

I'm reading book3 of Errand of Fury These books are writen alot like the Typhon pact books when it comes to the political stuff going on in the Federation and the Klingon Empire.I've really enjoyed reading this series of books again.I plan on reading TNG Dyson sphere next.

February 15 2013, 04:43 AM	#1790
Keturah Lieutenant Junior Grade	Re: So What Are you Reading?: Generations I currently enjoying Plagues of Night. I really like the way it's tied together a few of the Typhon Pact storylines. I've seen complaints that the stories are somewhat fragmented, but that doesn't bother me at all. In fact, it's been perfect for me right now because if I just have a few minutes I can read one complete scene in a short sitting. Looking forward to Raise the Dawn.

February 15 2013, 05:16 AM	#1791
Smellincoffee Fleet Captain Location: Vulcan	Re: So What Are you Reading?: Generations The Persistence of Memory and The Space Between. The latter is a...Christian take on new urbanism, which is a fascinating combination. __________________ "The more they overthink the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the drain.." - Commander Montgomery Scott.

February 15 2013, 08:18 AM	#1793
S. Gomez Rear Admiral Location: Vancouver, BC	Re: So What Are you Reading?: Generations Someone other than Dorothy L. Sayers writing Lord Peter. Hmmmm. I have to admit I'm a bit interested in seeing how that goes. __________________ NOW READING: Doctor Who: The Wheel of Ice by Stephen Baxter Marvellous Adventure--Online periodical with escape, excitement, and adventure[/B]

February 15 2013, 12:50 PM	#1794
USS Firefly Lieutenant Commander	Re: So What Are you Reading?: Generations Ian Fleming: On her majesty's secret service

February 16 2013, 01:34 AM	#1795
Smellincoffee Fleet Captain Location: Vulcan	Re: So What Are you Reading?: Generations As I'm reading Persistence of Memory, I can't help but note that I seem to be missing some of the background. When did Data find his mother and fall in love?! __________________ "The more they overthink the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the drain.." - Commander Montgomery Scott.

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February 16 2013, 02:10 AM	#1797
Christopher Writer	Re: So What Are you Reading?: Generations ^I think Smellincoffee is referring to Rhea McAdams, who was introduced in Immortal Coil by Jeffrey Lang. As Dave states in the acknowledgments, the entire Cold Equations trilogy is essentially a sequel to Immortal Coil. __________________ Christopher L. Bennett Homepage -- Includes purchasing links for Only Superhuman, on sale now! Updated 12/30/12 with annotations for the novel. Written Worlds -- My blog

February 16 2013, 05:45 AM	#1799
WarsTrek1993 Captain Location: The Final Frontier, TX	Re: So What Are you Reading?: Generations I've finished Jeri Taylor's Mosaic, and I thought it was pretty solid, despite not being a huge fan of the TV show Voyager. Next, I'm reading Peter Telep's Ghost Recon: Choke Point.

February 16 2013, 05:32 PM	#1800
Reanok Commodore	Re: So What Are you Reading?: Generations I'm reading book3 of Errand of Fury These books are writen alot like the Typhon pact books when it comes to the political stuff going on in the Federation and the Klingon Empire.I've really enjoyed reading this series of books again.I plan on reading TNG Dyson sphere next.