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Daily Discussion Thread: Tue 10 Oct 2023 (aussie.zone)

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[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Most hard sci-fi is traditionally aimed at youthful males. Foundation (books) is fairly traditional, as is most of Asimov. Nuff said. PS. I haven't seen the series, but did read the books back in the 70s.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

As a kid I loved that Asimov had teenage characters in his books

[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I think we all did. Once one had grown out of Andre Norton, and was yet to discover Heinlein.

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago

Reading Heinlein is a wild ride, you're torn between "surprisingly progressive" and "dear god you are a product of your time, mate". Often in the same sentence