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This comment reads as someone who doesn’t read much fiction. Your misconception is that fiction is merely a capsule for the delivery of ideas rather than being
by spookybones 5y ago
This comment reads as someone who doesn’t read much fiction. Your misconception is that fiction is merely a capsule for the delivery of ideas rather than being a multifaceted work. It is like someone who proclaims that cuisine is not the best delivery of nutrients, that it’s much easier to blend ingredients, and then, impressed with his assessment, proclaims that he should make his own smoothie.
- Jeff_Brown 5y agoThe "should write a novel" bit was a joke. To your broader point, it depends what you want out of the novel. If you want world-building and dialog -- as I pointed out -- you won't get those from the Cliff notes. I think that's fine, as I don't want them. Or rather, I don't want them as much as I want other things I can spend my time on. And you're right, I don't read much fiction. The only piece I remember reading all year was The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber, a short story by Hemmingway. It was fine.
- browningstreet 5y agoThis is funny, thank you. Reminds me of my father, who claims there's no better wine than Carlo Rossi, and no good movie since Dr Zhivago.