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It's not that bad, it won an Arthur C Clarke award. Though I similarly thought it a bit ridiculous, that was actually more from the human elements of the plot
by NeedMoreTea 7y ago
It's not that bad, it won an Arthur C Clarke award.
Though I similarly thought it a bit ridiculous, that was actually more from the human elements of the plot than the spiders or ants. Spiders who'd just launched their sputnik. Overall I thought it a pretty good attempt with an unusual take, and worth reading.
- AnIdiotOnTheNet 7y agoI don't know how either of you could consider Children of Time to be poorly written, I recall it being quite good.
- NeedMoreTea 7y agoWas I damning too much by feint praise? I thought I agreed it was pretty good. Just some of the human plot stretched a bit far to the ridiculous. The spider eye view of the world and technology, and their take on religion was fun, and well done. Much better than a couple of books by far more acclaimed authors I've read recently, for instance. I'm British, we're fed sarcasm and understatement from birth. :)