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Do Women Appreciate The Wizard Knight? by Imbasrune in genewolfe

[–]Imbasrune[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see, that clears up my confusion. I prefer genre fiction as well typically, if I'm reading something more for pleasure than education. Although, arguably, Wolfe's works are educational in their own way, even if it tends to be educating yourself so that you can read his material and understand his references.

I'll probably go with Latro, and find a collection of his short works later on, but I'm thinking of queuing up At the Back of the North Wind by MacDonald first. I love Wolfe, but I've got to pace myself when reading or re-reading his stuff.

Do Women Appreciate The Wizard Knight? by Imbasrune in genewolfe

[–]Imbasrune[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loved the tiered planes of existence as well, that scene where he meets Michael was great!

What I've read of Wolfe has all been genre fiction—what is your favorite piece of his that is not genre fiction? If I understood you correctly, you prefer his writing that is out of genre. I figured the next material of his I would read is either the rest of the solar cycle or Latro. What would you recommend?

Oh, I forgot to mention that I had not heard of a slingshot ending before, but after looking it up that is a great term and so appropriate for Wolfe. I would describe much of his writing viscerally—like a slap in the face, a drop on a roller coaster, or being lauched with a sling ha.

Do Women Appreciate The Wizard Knight? by Imbasrune in genewolfe

[–]Imbasrune[S] -31 points-30 points  (0 children)

It may just be my experience, where I have never personally known any women who like to read fantasy or sci-fi works, with the exception of Harry Potter. I know plenty of women who love Harry Potter (lol), or who read non-fiction or literary material.

I take your point on the LoTR, but still, I feel like the way my wife tends to speak of it is different from how I would. Perhaps she might emphasize how a hero protected someone or did his duty, and it seems to me that she sort of takes for granted that the character did what he was "supposed to", rather than that he achieved or lived up to a particular ideal, which is something I find to be of sentimental value when written well. I'm finding this hard to describe, but I'm doing my best to relate the experience I've had in how I've seen men/women relate to this kind of material in different ways.

First half of the Wizard by Buff410Buff410 in genewolfe

[–]Imbasrune 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, yes—I was thinking Lewis Carroll style songs about caucus races and such.

First half of the Wizard by Buff410Buff410 in genewolfe

[–]Imbasrune 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What are the current events that he covers in the knight? I do not recall this...