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Remembered from the time, found at https://www.tor.com/2011/07/06/heinleins-worst-novel/ https://www.tor.com/2011/07/06/heinleins-worst-novel/ "That said, was
by ralphc 7y ago
Remembered from the time, found at
https://www.tor.com/2011/07/06/heinleins-worst-novel/ https://www.tor.com/2011/07/06/heinleins-worst-novel/
"That said, was it Analog or F&SF where a winning entry in a contest for SF-related jokes was:
Q: What do the speed of light, absolute zero, and page 60 of Dhalgren have in common?
A: No one will ever get past them."
- ilamont 7y agoThat's a great post and a great thread. It's entertaining to read the discussion of Heinlein, as I came of age in a very cloistered sci-fi literary environment and as a teen in the 1980s didn't know anyone who appreciated science fiction literature and could discuss and compare classic authors like the people in that thread. Once I plugged into the Internet in the 90s, I subscribed to a Gene Wolfe usenet group but otherwise didn't seek out my "tribe." From time to time I get to catch up on these debates when someone mentions/links to them on HN, so thank you!