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Old 07-16-2013, 10:51 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by bill_mchale View Post
Clarke did indeed write some classics of the genre, but I think the basic problem you are experiencing is based off of the fact that a lot of what Clarke wrote was world building. Most of his novels (until the latter part of his career) are one offs, and thus his entire world must be built for the story he is telling.

In contrast, you might have more luck with writers who write lots of different stories in the same Universe.

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Yes Bill, i think that's exactly why i can't finish Clarkes books.
I'm reading Flower for Algernon by Daniel Keyes, and i just love it, thanks all for your suggestions, keep it coming please
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