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Originally Posted by Nyssa
I want to hate this book! Based on the attitudes and musing of his main character, Conrad Stargard, Leo Frankowski seems to have been a misogynistic racist! (Women are bitches when they don't do as asked and American Blacks lack a sense of self worth). [Excuse Me!?!]
Yet, I'm halfway through the book, and the author's [insert expletive here] views aside, I am finding this story to be fascinating! The descriptions of daily living, the engineering challenges, even the simple science and mathematical lessons are all interesting. As much as I want slap Conrad upside his head, his unassuming knight routine is quite charming.
The time travel aspects have been kept in the background so far - addressed in interludes, cleverly and purposely pointing out the conceit presented throughout the book.
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Originally Posted by bert501
I agree with everything you said! This is one of my favorite books (and series) but I would like to shake some sense into Conrad at least once in every chapter. Lots of offensive things to skim over while appreciating the story crafting. Frankowski was an interesting guy but oh, my his views? philosophies? politics? yikes! A perfect example of an author I would not have wanted to meet or know but I do enjoy his books.
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Yes. Although, I sometimes find it difficult to separate an author from their work. I'm glad I didn't know about his views ahead of time - I don't know that I would have read the book.
I finished this this evening and my post basically became my review over on GoodReads. I did end up liking the story as a whole, and gave this a rating of 3 (which for me equals "Its ok/ I liked it"). I do plan to continue the series, especially since my husband already owns the entire set.