03-24-2015, 12:54 AM | #61 | |
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There are two nominated books that I have never heard of and one I would not call a classic. The rest, I would call classics. But just because I've never heard of two books before does not make them inappropriate. |
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03-24-2015, 05:33 AM | #62 |
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Although the first Discworld novel was written in the early 80s, making it seem too young to be a classic, I think it fits. The longevity and continued popularity of the series through some 40 novels speaks in its favour and the fact that the series made Pratchett the best selling author in the UK for a decade with multiple books featured in Top 100s etc.. etc..
Popularity in itself doesn't make books Classics, but I get a sense that the whimsical Discworld books are going to be for fantasy what Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is to Science Fiction. I may never read any of them - although I do own The Colour of Magic so you never know - but I'm willing to think of them as standing the test of time. I wouldn't say the same about Good Omens though. That choice seemed incongruous to me. |
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I am pulling for For Whom the Bell Tolls. I am not much for re-reading and the bookclub has already done a Steinbeck selection, but Cannery Row is a great read. It is also short to give people a chance to digest other things and bask in Steinbeck's characters and descriptions of setting.
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To move things along, I'll third The Importance of Being Earnest, Manhattan Transfer, and Under the Volcano.
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And I'll third Oliver Twist for the last slot.
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Now we just need one more nod for The Colour of Magic and the voting can begin.
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The poll is posted. Let the games begin.
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I just did the poll on my wife's Mac, so let me know if there are any errors.
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