[EN World Book Club] Suggestions & Selectors

[Keith]

I’m curious, did the criterion below remain part of the Book Club concept?

“Shouldn't be anything that would make Eric's (or Morrus') Grandma's eyes pop out.”

I understand the limits on expression in the forums, and have no trouble with them, but do adults really want to limit their reading to books that meet such a criterion? Is there an interesting one that does? This would definitely be too much of a censorship limit on the choices to read, for me, so I am curious if it is being followed.

Other than that, I think the idea of a Book Club here is great, and I hope people get plenty of enjoyment out of it.

Cheers

 

[JoeBlank]

I’m curious, did the criterion below remain part of the Book Club concept?

“Shouldn't be anything that would make Eric's (or Morrus') Grandma's eyes pop out.”

I interpret this to mean the entire theme of the book being objectionable. Occasional references to sexual situations should not be a problem.

At the moment, I can not think of a book that would make sense for the EN World Book Club, yet contains such blatant objectionable material. Anyone else know of any examples?

 

[reddist]

Well, I find Norman's Gor books are pretty objectionable, but nobody has mentioned any of them as potential candidates for the club.

Go figure

-Reddist

[size=-2] An arguement could be made that Gor would be a good study in world building, but I'm not going to make it. [/size]

 

[Dacileva]

I interpret this to mean the entire theme of the book being objectionable. Occasional references to sexual situations should not be a problem.

At the moment, I can not think of a book that would make sense for the EN World Book Club, yet contains such blatant objectionable material. Anyone else know of any examples?

I haven't read it yet, but I've heard that Blood Music, by Greg Bear, has a few very graphic and disturbing scenes... But it's also considered to be a very good book. I'm wondering whether something like that would be out of the question, or not? Also, the "Rhapsody" series, by Elizabeth Haydon, is a traditional-ish fantasy series, with some interesting, innovative twists, but it's rather open about sexuality, given that one of the characters makes money as a call girl for a short while... Many romances tend to have some sexual content, or they feel bland and unrealistic, IMO.

Then again, I could be totally alone here in my opinions.

Which is okay.

Just thought I'd share.

 

[Sam]

I've opened up the thread for discussion on Dragondoom. You can find it here:
http://www.enworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=63928

 

[tetsujin28]

I can't recommend Guns, Germs, and Steel to anyone who doesn't already have a good working knowledge of the ancient world. Whilst he has some interesting ideas, quite a lot of his thesis is just a dusting off of social Malthusianism. It's like recommending Black Athena to a non-classicist -- it becomes hard to sort out the bs.

 

[Duncan Haldane]

Just a little *bump* for the topic, and a question.

Has the next selector been announced yet?

Thanks,

Duncan

 

[Dacileva]

Has the next selector been announced yet?

I believe the next selector will be announced shortly, and their selection will be announced, at latest, when we begin discussion of Tigana.

That said, I forget exact dates. Heh. It seems like the discussion of Dragondoom is starting to die down.

 

[jgbrowning]

How about Gods in Darkness, the complete novels of Kane? He's one of the only real anti-heroes I've ever read and it's a fascinating contrast to say Drizzt who is a moody hero if you will or Elric, a 'villain' only by his moral weakness.

http://www.pricefarmer.com/cgi-bin/farm?isbn=189238924X

Dear Lord, the Kane novels are good! GiD is the compilation of all 3 complete novels.

joe b.

 

[Sam]

Has the next selector been announced yet?

Not yet. I'll post it in the next week or so. The selector will have until Nov 1 (when discussion on Tigana opens, which BTW, I am very looking forward too) to post their selection.

Watch this space for more information.