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Thanks Craig! I will take up your offer of book 2 - is that your full email address? I have just started Head On - Scalzi's second Lock In book, and one thing I am really appreciating is simply the presence of women. I find myself (pathetically?!) grateful for every feminine pronoun - pleased to be represented in this fictional world. Interestingly, his protagonist, Chris, has been written in a way that can be interpreted as being either a man or a woman (there are 2 versions of the audiobook Lock In, voiced by a man and a woman). I think maybe this shows that there is not such a strict gender divide in the way people (characters) react to their life circumstances. Naturally there is infinite variety in people's motivations, personalities etc., and yet we also share a common humanity. I think the exploration and representation of this is where the challenge is for the author and where the interest lies for the reader. At least that is true for this reader : )
Yes, contact@craigarobertson.com
Let me know if you don't agree that I mix in female characters more than most, and in leadership roles, not to mention evildoers.
Sorry Craig, I must admit I have moved on (so many books....so little time). Thanks for your thoughtful consideration of my comments in any case.
I'm moving through book 2 and do think that women are present and accounted for. Sapele may be naive initially, but not unintelligent. The series is shaping up to be a great read, glad I happened upon it.
Thanks, Nick,I believe you see the series as it really is. No book is truly for every reader, and some have agendas that many authors will not meet. I want happy readers.
Of course you are right, no book is truly for every reader. I do like books with characters I identify with, and I have found modern science fiction to often be a winner for me in this regard. I think this is my reading preference, rather than an agenda (which sounds rather sinister). I am certain you have many happy readers. Apologies if my comments have offended.
No, offense is not possible when honest, thought-out comments are involved.
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Thanks Craig! I will take up your offer of book 2 - is that your full email address? I have just started Head On - Scalzi's second Lock In book, and one thing I am really appreciating is simply the presence of women. I find myself (pathetically?!) grateful for every feminine pronoun - pleased to be represented in this fictional world. Interestingly, his protagonist, Chris, has been written in a way that can be interpreted as being either a man or a woman (there are 2 versions of the audiobook Lock In, voiced by a man and a woman). I think maybe this shows that there is not such a strict gender divide in the way people (characters) react to their life circumstances. Naturally there is infinite variety in people's motivations, personalities etc., and yet we also share a common humanity. I think the exploration and representation of this is where the challenge is for the author and where the interest lies for the reader. At least that is true for this reader : )
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Yes, contact@craigarobertson.comLet me know if you don't agree that I mix in female characters more than most, and in leadership roles, not to mention evildoers.
Sorry Craig, I must admit I have moved on (so many books....so little time). Thanks for your thoughtful consideration of my comments in any case.
I'm moving through book 2 and do think that women are present and accounted for. Sapele may be naive initially, but not unintelligent. The series is shaping up to be a great read, glad I happened upon it.
Thanks, Nick,I believe you see the series as it really is. No book is truly for every reader, and some have agendas that many authors will not meet. I want happy readers.
Of course you are right, no book is truly for every reader. I do like books with characters I identify with, and I have found modern science fiction to often be a winner for me in this regard. I think this is my reading preference, rather than an agenda (which sounds rather sinister). I am certain you have many happy readers. Apologies if my comments have offended.
No, offense is not possible when honest, thought-out comments are involved.
