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Old 12-13-2009, 04:26 PM   #3238
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Originally Posted by omk3 View Post
Does he really compare to Douglas Adams? I've been looking at the book for some time, but cannot convince myself to read it. I'm not sure I like the idea of the "continuation" of the work of dead authors by others. Would they approve, were they alive? I tried to read Poodle Springs for example (Raymond Chandler continued by Robert Parker) and I really couldn't get into it. Some people just can't be substituted.
But then, if people who liked Adams think it's good, maybe I'll give it a try.
I do think Colfer matches Adams' wit & whimsy. I'm about half-way through - and laughing out loud.
I share your disappointment with other attempts to continue a dead author's series, but this one IMHO hits the mark. I'm hooked. Give it a try!
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