Sci-fi authors you (and I) should NEVER read

Dr. Drib · 10-29-2009, 07:35 AM

Let's have some fun, my stodgy friends!

When you throw away the trash, don't forget to throw away most of the books by L. Ron Hubbard - a windbag of hot air and misplaced psychological motives.

Don

desertgrandma · 10-29-2009, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

Let's have some fun, my stodgy friends!

When you throw away the trash, don't forget to throw away most of the books by L. Ron Hubbard - a windbag of hot air and misplaced psychological motives.

Don

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Glad you said "most". His early works are good. Before he got into that weird stuff.

My suggestion is to burn the "Dune" series......and the author.

BenG · 10-29-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

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Glad you said "most". His early works are good. Before he got into that weird stuff.

My suggestion is to burn the "Dune" series......and the author.

I'll agree with you about the "Dune" series written by Brian Herbert and that other guy.

Penforhire · 10-29-2009, 12:31 PM

Deus Irae. It should have been a masterpiece, coming from two amazing authors, Zelazny and PK Dick. It wasn't garbage but I did not enjoy my first reading years ago, nor my second reading recently. Probably just me. I give up, lol.

ficbot · 10-29-2009, 12:53 PM

Laurell K. Hamilton. The first three or so were good, but now it's basically porn, but with werewolves.

kacir · 10-29-2009, 12:59 PM

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Laurell K. Hamilton. The first three or so were good, but now it's basically porn, but with werewolves.

Anita Blake: Vampire Humper

Dr. Drib · 10-29-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kacir

Anita Blake: Vampire Humper

Don

PhishStyx · 10-29-2009, 03:44 PM

Deaver, do yourself a favor, stay far away from him.

Dr. Drib · 10-29-2009, 03:46 PM

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DAN BROWN!!!

Hahahaha! I'm with you on this!

What a waste of e-ink!

Don

Dr. Drib · 10-29-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by PhishStyx

Deaver, do yourself a favor, stay far away from him.

PhishStyx - I think I accidentally ran over (edited) your message about Dan Brown. Actually, I was only trying to quote your message. My sincere apologies. Please post it again.

Don

PhishStyx · 10-29-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Penforhire

Deus Irae. It should have been a masterpiece, coming from two amazing authors, Zelazny and PK Dick. It wasn't garbage but I did not enjoy my first reading years ago, nor my second reading recently. Probably just me. I give up, lol.

I liked Deus Irae fairly well, but it was not my favorite Zelazny book, and I'm still working my way through Dick's bibliography. Oftentimes 2 great authors don't make for a better book than 1.

PhishStyx · 10-29-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

PhishStyx - I think I accidentally ran over (edited) your message about Dan Brown. Actually, I was only trying to quote your message. My sincere apologies. Please post it again.

Don

I edited it because I realized that I should've posted it in the fantasy thread.

Nonetheless,

DAN BROWN!!!!

nomesque · 10-29-2009, 07:02 PM

Fred Hoyle.

Our school thought that a good introduction to the sci-fi genre would be 'The Black Cloud'. Oh lordy. It was the worst book I've ever had to drag my way through.

6charlong · 10-29-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

My suggestion is to burn the "Dune" series......and the author.

I enjoyed the original Dune by Frank Herbert and was disappointed when Brian Herbert changed it to make it fit with his series.

Does anyone know where I can find an ebook of the original without going to the darknet? I bought a copy of Dune only to find it was the defaced edition.

Come to think of it, I should haunt some used book stores while I still have a good chance to find it.

emellaich · 10-29-2009, 10:22 PM

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I enjoyed the original Dune by Frank Herbert and was disappointed when Brian Herbert changed it to make it fit with his series.

Does anyone know where I can find an ebook of the original without going to the darknet? I bought a copy of Dune only to find it was the defaced edition.

Come to think of it, I should haunt some used book stores while I still have a good chance to find it.

Ackkk!!!!

I must have been sleeping and completely missed this. Do I understand you to say that Brian edited/changed the original Dune?!?

Obviously I haven't read it in years. My take -- I loved Dune. As conclusions to that story I liked book two and three, but I could see it if you said those weren't your cup of tea. Frankly, I could even understand if the original wasn't for everyone, but I loved it.

MLH

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Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 39,593 Karma: 26870387 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Borja (Lima), Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3G, Voyage WiFi;FireHD; Kobo: Aura One, Glo HD	Sci-fi authors you (and I) should NEVER read Let's have some fun, my stodgy friends! When you throw away the trash, don't forget to throw away most of the books by L. Ron Hubbard - a windbag of hot air and misplaced psychological motives. Don Last edited by Dr. Drib; 10-29-2009 at 07:56 AM.

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