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InklingElf · 03-19-2003, 04:39 PM

I don't mean toget off topic-but yes, it is interesting. However, I didn't like the first movie they made for Dune, and my mom found it quite corney. :shrugs: It just doesn't convey enough of the politics and the essence of Herbert's books.

Further suggestions: Iarwain, you said that Perelandra was a good choice compared to Lewis' first sci-fi: Out of the Silent Planet. If I'd have found it earlier I'd say it was a great choice too. So yes, I would recommend Perelandra by C.S.Lewis (I trust your judgement Iarwain and I hope the book's not out of print 'cause I can't find it). He is one of the most prodigious authors of fantasy/sci-fi I've known [other than Tolkien, Frank Herbert, Asimov (which I heard was ver good-but still haven't read any of his books)etc.]

This is a great discussion. Onward.

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03-19-2003, 04:39 PM	#15
InklingElf Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 402	I don't mean toget off topic-but yes, it is interesting. However, I didn't like the first movie they made for Dune, and my mom found it quite corney. :shrugs: It just doesn't convey enough of the politics and the essence of Herbert's books. Further suggestions: Iarwain, you said that Perelandra was a good choice compared to Lewis' first sci-fi: Out of the Silent Planet. If I'd have found it earlier I'd say it was a great choice too. So yes, I would recommend Perelandra by C.S.Lewis (I trust your judgement Iarwain and I hope the book's not out of print 'cause I can't find it). He is one of the most prodigious authors of fantasy/sci-fi I've known [other than Tolkien, Frank Herbert, Asimov (which I heard was ver good-but still haven't read any of his books)etc.] This is a great discussion. Onward.