Anyone here read any Spider Robinson? - Science Fiction Fantasy Chronicles: forums

I, Brian · 26th October 2004, 04:32 PM

Aside from dwndrgn, that is?

dwndrgn · 26th October 2004, 08:19 PM

Hey! I resemble that remark!

lazygun · 31st July 2005, 03:54 AM

Read about the first 30-40 pages of his "Night of Power" novel,and as yet not picked it up again.Found the start a bit ordinary,after the Book cover and Intro. blurb.
Anyone read it to the end,maybe help me start it again?....

dwndrgn · 31st July 2005, 08:17 AM

I've not even heard of that one! If you are a Spider newbie, I'd suggest starting with his shorts or his Callahan series.

rune · 31st July 2005, 08:31 AM

I'm still trying to get books for this author from my library

lazygun · 31st July 2005, 09:43 PM

Thanx for the info and suggestions.

See how far the money goes next time i visit Forbidden Planet.

dwndrgn · 31st July 2005, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rune

I'm still trying to get books for this author from my library

rune, if you weren't across an ocean from me I'd loan you some of mine. My library has a few but most of those are his scifi works which I just can't get into.

I think what I like most about his writing is his interesting mix of sarcasm/cynicism and hope for human nature. It's an odd if true to heart mixture that appeals to me.

rune · 1st August 2005, 05:24 PM

Would you believe I got work from the library today and picked up the only book they had of his Earthquake Weather. I know it's probably not the best book to start with, but it may give me a feel for if I'll enjoy his works

dwndrgn · 21st August 2005, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rune

Would you believe I got work from the library today and picked up the only book they had of his Earthquake Weather. I know it's probably not the best book to start with, but it may give me a feel for if I'll enjoy his works

Earthquake Weather is Tim Powers I think, not Spider Robinson.

Lazygun - Night of Power is definitely not his best work. Go for his 'Dance' series for scifi or the Callahan series for thoughtful fun.

Rahl Windsong · 27th August 2005, 05:46 PM

My brother once told me that Spider Robinson could write about a trip to the corner store and make it seem like one of the most interesting things you hae ever read and that far more would be accomplished in the process.

Though I have never read this author, I will have to see if he has any of his books laying around I guess!

Rahl

kyektulu · 3rd September 2005, 11:49 PM

After I first stumbled across this thread I tried to order in any of his books in my local book shop only to find he isnt even on thier authors system on the computer!
I think I will try the libary...

dwndrgn · 4th September 2005, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by kyektulu

After I first stumbled across this thread I tried to order in any of his books in my local book shop only to find he isnt even on thier authors system on the computer!
I think I will try the libary...

Your local bookshop needs to be schooled! Of course, that's just my opinion

lazygun · 13th October 2005, 11:22 PM

Just started "Callahan's Key".

Never did get back to that "Night of Power",see if that changes after finishing this.
So far has a kinda Stainless Steel feel to it...

lazygun · 30th October 2005, 11:27 PM

Just finished Callahan's Key.

Will buy a few more next time,...engaging and entertaining in a manner new to me.
And it has Pixel.

dwndrgn · 31st October 2005, 01:17 AM

I'm glad you liked it! I don't feel so alone now. You ought to pick up a couple of the first books like Lady Slings the Booze and Callahan's Place.

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dwndrgn Fierce Vowelless One Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 3,652	Re: Anyone here read any Spider Robinson? I've not even heard of that one! If you are a Spider newbie, I'd suggest starting with his shorts or his Callahan series.

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Rahl Windsong Last of the Windsong Clan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 506	Re: Anyone here read any Spider Robinson? My brother once told me that Spider Robinson could write about a trip to the corner store and make it seem like one of the most interesting things you hae ever read and that far more would be accomplished in the process. Though I have never read this author, I will have to see if he has any of his books laying around I guess! Rahl

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kyektulu White Wolf Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 1,822	Re: Anyone here read any Spider Robinson? After I first stumbled across this thread I tried to order in any of his books in my local book shop only to find he isnt even on thier authors system on the computer! I think I will try the libary...

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lazygun Pre-Person. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: West Dunbartonshire Posts: 190	Re: Anyone here read any Spider Robinson? Just started "Callahan's Key". Never did get back to that "Night of Power",see if that changes after finishing this. So far has a kinda Stainless Steel feel to it...

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31st October 2005, 01:17 AM	#15 (permalink)
dwndrgn Fierce Vowelless One Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 3,652	Re: Anyone here read any Spider Robinson? I'm glad you liked it! I don't feel so alone now. You ought to pick up a couple of the first books like Lady Slings the Booze and Callahan's Place.

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