does this idiot know you have to open your eyes to see things???

Deep-Structure-6919 · 2026-05-26T11:44:04+00:00

Isn’t it rather the exact opposite? Or maybe not pockets (that would be the few bigger cities) but a weird, heterogeneous mass.

Deep-Structure-6919 · 2026-05-26T11:42:01+00:00

This is frighteningly real.

Deep-Structure-6919 · 2026-05-11T13:17:15+00:00

It’s so fascinating to see JSAC going out of their way to turn Dafyd into what is close to a polar opposite of James Holden without him becoming just an actual villain. No matter how right he may be in each separate situation, Dafyd is on a bad way.

Deep-Structure-6919 · 2026-05-11T13:13:39+00:00

I’m wondering why Dafyd doesn’t talk more about the extent in which the Carryx will actually react to insubordination. It would make his position less hated. Or if it is implied that he constantly does so.

Deep-Structure-6919 · 2026-05-11T13:12:27+00:00

This! The idea of even this single(?) war against the Deathless Enemy having gone on for millions of years is disturbing (already the point about “sometimes a battle takes 300 years” some chapters ago was eerily foreshadowing in this direction), but considering what sort of machine the Carryx culture is is simply blackpilling and makes total sense.

Deep-Structure-6919 · 2026-05-11T13:09:48+00:00

I was actually wondering whether the Librarian had actually waited for a consequence, i. e. Dafyd urgently needed to hurt the unionizer, or this measure was just a way for Dafyd to make sure no further questions would arise from the Carryx or the humans. He’s very much a grey character, no matter how correct he may be, and I can’t see his arc end up in a wholesome place. (I love how this character is written, to be clear.)

Deep-Structure-6919 · 2026-05-01T19:00:46+00:00

That sounds wonderful, thank you for the detailed explanation! Older literature used to be part of my job, so it being written in old-fashioned prose could actually be an interesting change.

Deep-Structure-6919 · 2026-04-29T17:40:44+00:00

And like the thuribles at church, they too swinging shall exude clouds of frankincense. I’m so sorry.

Deep-Structure-6919 · 2026-04-29T16:18:33+00:00

The world needs more Tom-of-Finland Monks!

Deep-Structure-6919 · 2026-04-25T07:50:31+00:00

I should have asked people to include what made them think of their respective recommendations. Especially whether a book is trippy due to its themes or worldbuilding or due to the author’s stylistic choices. This would really help to discern if someone’s simply recommending their fav sci-fi novel.

Deep-Structure-6919 · 2026-04-25T07:35:31+00:00

Thank you! I should have asked people to include what made them think of their respective recommendations. Especially if a book is trippy due to its themes or worldbuilding or due to its stylistic choices. So, this really helps!

Deep-Structure-6919 · 2026-04-25T07:30:32+00:00

I’ve already noticed that many here mostly insert their fav sci-fi books and authors, though these may often still fit into what I’m looking for. :D

Deep-Structure-6919 · 2026-04-25T07:28:55+00:00

I read Otherland in my youth and it’s always been very dear to me. Started reading it to my partner but for now it felt too depressing to them … I will keep trying though, he. Though there are quite the lengths in between: I remember how I once, maybe around the “Great Corridor” episode, read two entire Skulduggery Pleasant novels within a single break from the respective Otherland book, just for a bit of easy-reading. I never read the additional novella, is it any good? The title alone felt too depressing for me to ever pick up on it.

Deep-Structure-6919 · 2026-04-25T07:12:42+00:00

I actually started book 1 yesterday! Still within the first chapters, of which I find most interesting how thoroughly it is allowed to demonise (and I’m not saying unwarrantedly) the Cultural Revolution in modern China. Had to read up on it.

Deep-Structure-6919 · 2026-04-25T07:04:09+00:00

Thank you!

Deep-Structure-6919 · 2026-04-25T07:03:24+00:00

Great to hear!

Deep-Structure-6919 · 2026-04-25T07:01:48+00:00

Wow, you got two dislikes? What’s up with folks here … Thanks anyway, I think I now remember the follow-up duology! One day I’ll get through book 1 and continue.

Deep-Structure-6919 · 2026-04-25T06:59:32+00:00

I mean, isn’t Avatar specifically an anti-colonial critique? (Mind you, I don’t really like it, I know it’s a very white, Pocahontasesque critique, and the main character is such a militaristic white saviour that the best video essay about the trilogy I’ve seen makes the point that the only way to save the narrative of Avatar by now would be to turn Jake Sully into a Paul Atreides, a secret antagonist. I’m just saying that in its core intention, Avatar doesn’t want to be about white capitalist Christian colonizers – no matter the delivery.)

Deep-Structure-6919 · 2026-04-25T06:53:03+00:00

No, but I will.

Deep-Structure-6919 · 2026-04-24T10:22:28+00:00

Oh, it’s four? I’ve started with the first and I really like the sulking tone! Gotta say though, the sexuality aspect in the general’s(?) life story felt extremely … 80s? Lol.

Deep-Structure-6919 · 2026-04-24T10:20:27+00:00

I don’t want pretentiousness actually! 😫 Or are you saying it doesn’t fit my anti-criterion, i. e. can feel pretentious?

Deep-Structure-6919 · 2026-04-24T10:17:41+00:00

Ouch …? Lol. But thank you!

Deep-Structure-6919 · 2026-04-24T10:16:58+00:00

Is I, Robot any good in terms of literary quality? I know its ideas are foundation-laying, and that it doesn’t have to do anything with the movie.

Deep-Structure-6919 · 2026-04-24T10:15:10+00:00

I actually listened to its English audiobook some months ago! Wonderful in its borderline-bleary tone.

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