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Sometimes digressions can be fun though - Neal Stephenson's works or the footnotes of Infinite Jest.
by arethuza 7y ago
Sometimes digressions can be fun though - Neal Stephenson's works or the footnotes of Infinite Jest.
- optimalsolver 7y agoPeter F Hamilton, in "Pandora's Star", introduces his enemy alien race all in one go, from the beginnings of their civilization to meeting humans. It is AWESOME. By the time you get back to the humans you might have to make an effort to recall why you care about them.
- elhudy 7y ago>Sometimes digressions can be fun though - Neal Stephenson's works or the footnotes of Infinite Jest. Shudders Not for everyone.
- kingbirdy 7y agoThe Bartimaeus Trilogy by Jonathan Stroud is still probably my favorite example of footnotes done right. Without spoiling anything, one of the POV characters is an ancient djinni, who makes liberal use of footnotes for a good blend of comedy and exposition.
- girvo 7y agoI remember a few of those footnotes taking up half the page! Brilliant books, I loved them as a teen.
- roywiggins 7y agoJonathan Strange and Mr Norrell edges it to take first prize imho, but it's a close one.