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Friday, June 05, 2020
Clive in the mood for Thaliad
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Alas, I must once again remind large numbers of Chinese salesmen and other worldwide peddlers that if they fall into the Gulf of Spam, they will be eaten by roaming Balrogs. The rest of you, lovers of grace, poetry, and horses (nod to Yeats--you do not have to be fond of horses), feel free to leave fascinating missives and curious arguments.
"Thaliad" was the first book of yours I read, and it's still my favorite. It offers a good reminder right now that hope is important but its fulfillment has to be earned.
ReplyDeleteIn a few weeks, when the book I'm working on is finally done, I'll be making time to read "Red King" and "Charis." I'll be looking for recurring themes...
Annoying blog, you didn't post my comments!
DeleteJeff, thank you for that--interesting place to start...
And I am happy to hear that your long woork on that secret-ish book is finally drawing to a close. I look toward to it. (And, of course, that I shall have you again as a reader.)
Youur the best
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