Thread: "The Most Boring Book" I read or tried to read
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Old 03-27-2009, 07:09 AM   #129
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Originally Posted by ErwinOtten View Post
I just can't get through 'Accelerando' by Charles Stross at this moment.
Skip the first chapter. If that doesn't help, skip the second chapter. The rest of the novel is more conventionally written.

The first part of the novel is also a short story. I think Charles wrote it when he was in one of his experimental moods. The pacing is intended to convey the speed at which the main character receives new info; you are supposed to be overwhelmed. I was; it's an interesting experience.
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