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Old 06-30-2007, 10:21 AM   #41
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I have to wonder about writers who are that good at manipulating the emotions of their readers; of course, it takes the reader's willingness.
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Old 06-30-2007, 10:38 AM   #42
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I also recommend - slightly different but wonderful, intellectually rigorous fantasy nonetheless, Jorge Luis Borges.
Borges... beautiful. I was going to recommend Borges, but you beat me. Also Fuentes, with 'Aura' particularly in mind.

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I have to wonder about writers who are that good at manipulating the emotions of their readers; of course, it takes the reader's willingness.
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I have to wonder about writers who are that good at manipulating the emotions of their readers; of course, it takes the reader's willingness.
I wonder too. About how they manage to weave that magic I'm always willing to be moved but it rarely happens in fantasy/sci-fi as so many writers are cold-hearted, even though a text book on the laws of the universe can have me there too. And wait til you see the latest series of Doctor Who, non-UK sci-fi fans, as at least one episode will wring you dry!
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