Thread: Can you re-read a book you enjoyed 20 years ago?
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Old 12-24-2010, 08:32 AM   #52
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Originally Posted by Kiwiscott View Post
A few months ago I re-read John Christophers Tripods Trilogy, I remembered them fondly from my early teens, when I was target market, and I enjoyed them again. Obviously I've read a lot more sophisticated books in the 25 years since, and could poke a few holes in the plot, and wish for a different pacing, but I did enjoy it for what it was, a reasonably well written tale for young adults, and a nice bit of nostalgia.
The blatant sexism of this series bothers me.
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