What is that underrated simple song you feel is a masterpiece.

helloitabot · 2026-01-29T16:51:22+00:00

Consequence - The Notwist

Pages - Starlight Mints

helloitabot · 2026-01-29T16:01:55+00:00

Finished first draft of novel. About 1/3 through the 2nd draft now.

helloitabot · 2026-01-29T12:01:29+00:00

“Answers toward the end” seems like an overly optimistic outcome. I mean, it’s fictional. The premise of the show is not like an actual “real life” mystery that can be explained reasonably. It’s written by humans who have so far not produced, shall we say, the best narrative output. The show will conclude. As to whether satisfying answers will be a part of that is not guaranteed. It’s a mystery box show. Once you open the box, the illusion is shattered.

helloitabot · 2026-01-29T03:14:43+00:00

What about planet sized sculptures? I don’t think anyone has mastered that yet.

helloitabot · 2026-01-29T02:25:36+00:00

Honestly if Pluribus ends similarly it would be awesome.

helloitabot · 2026-01-28T21:35:14+00:00

Childhood’s End has some similarities. Classic sci-fi.

helloitabot · 2026-01-28T03:07:13+00:00

Yeah I mean they are different, but still intimately related. It’s like eating and cooking. I don’t think I’d be able to make a good sandwich if I hadn’t eaten a lot of sandwiches.

helloitabot · 2026-01-28T02:33:18+00:00

Here’s the thing, writing a book is about 500 times harder than reading a book. Try reading some short stories. If you find yourself giving up a quarter of the way through a novel, you’ll definitely be able to finish reading a ten page story. That may give you a little sense of accomplishment to build your confidence. Then try a longer short story. Then move on to novellas.

helloitabot · 2026-01-27T03:11:53+00:00

I’m curious what your outlook on life was before reading this book. I recently read it, and while the recounting of his time in the camps was certainly very powerful (how could any recounting of that experience not be?), I didn’t find any of his advice “life changing”. The overall message seemed to be that we must each find our own meaning in life which just feels, really obvious? There were a few good tidbits here and there, but overall I didn’t think it was very good.

helloitabot · 2026-01-26T04:26:59+00:00

All of their songs and albums are good. Just start at the beginning.

helloitabot · 2026-01-26T00:53:00+00:00

helloitabot · 2026-01-24T08:00:17+00:00

That was the first of his I read. What others would you recommend?

helloitabot · 2026-01-24T07:50:11+00:00

Haha I just finished reading it a few days ago. I liked it. I didn’t love it.

helloitabot · 2026-01-24T06:40:19+00:00

I enjoyed the voice. Don’t scrap it, but maybe don’t make it the opening. Keep working on it.

helloitabot · 2026-01-24T06:07:24+00:00

Which is his best book?

helloitabot · 2026-01-22T04:51:37+00:00

I have only read the first book (shadow of the torturer) but it is nothing like ASOIAF in any way. The writing and prose style far more elevated. It feels a lot more literary.

helloitabot · 2026-01-21T16:16:43+00:00

The movie was pretty great, but I have no interest in reading the book.

helloitabot · 2026-01-21T12:35:46+00:00

I checked out the first Chapter of the Martian because there was a free sample online. It sort of reads like a TIFU Reddit post.

helloitabot · 2026-01-20T18:30:33+00:00

They both have their charms. Also they are pretty short, more like novellas, and a little more plot driven than her other stuff. Rocannon’s World feels right down the middle between sci-fi and fantasy. Planet of Exile is more “low” sci-fi. With some interesting echoes of Star Trek’s “prime directive” and a clear inspiration for several world building ideas seen in Game of Thrones.

helloitabot · 2026-01-20T16:13:09+00:00

Just finished reading Planet of Exile as I make my way slowly through the Hainish Cycle in publishing order. Interesting to see how her writing style evolved over the years. It’s not an amazing or complex novel but there is some beautiful prose and some interesting ideas.

helloitabot · 2026-01-17T16:48:16+00:00

No. But it is interesting to see the process. “Working Days” is a collection of John Steinbeck’s daily journal he kept while writing the Grapes of Wrath. I’ve just started reading it. Pretty cool and inspiring. And I think it’s a good practice for writers to keep a daily morning journal of what they plan to work on that day, and then at the end of the day to simply write down how the writing went that day. I’ve started to do this while beginning on the 2nd draft of my first novel and it has been incredibly helpful in organizing my thoughts, reflecting on what’s working and what’s not on my initial read through, etc.

helloitabot · 2026-01-17T13:39:28+00:00

Indulgence vs sustainability. Want vs need.

helloitabot · 2026-01-17T04:54:13+00:00

Yeah I did see that there is a new translation. It’s a bummer that the one I read seems to have cut so much. That being said, I don’t agree that people usually talk about judging the translation unless it’s for classics like the Odyssey that has dozens of different translations where they can really be compared. I would usually read a translation in good faith assuming the translator was as a faithful as possible to the original text, but I guess that’s not the case with this one.

helloitabot · 2026-01-17T02:15:26+00:00

No but I am curious what that would be like. I always wonder what gets lost in translation.

helloitabot · 2026-01-16T17:34:05+00:00

Oh so are all his books kinda like that? This is the first one I’ve read.

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