My first foray into Clarke's work was with "Piranesi." It was emotional and small, the perfect afternoon read. It had the charm of Lewis with the theology of Owen Barfield (quite literally).
However, when I finally picked up JS&MN, it was something else entirely! I had so same reaction: WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG, AND HOW DO PEOPLE NOT FINISH THIS NOVEL IT IS AMAZING OMG OMG OMG. You know, something like that. Once again, I am happy to know that you are a fellow traveler, Henry. Keep this kind of posting up.
Henry, I'm glancing at Jon Beadie's comment below. Perfect! He said everything I thought while reading your wonderful post about the remarkable Susanna Clarke.
This insights was poignant, indeed: "This is also a book for the emerging age of AI. The important question for both magic and AI is how you choose to use the new power, if you choose to use it at all."
Great extension and application of Clarke's work to the ambiguities of digital "power."
My first foray into Clarke's work was with "Piranesi." It was emotional and small, the perfect afternoon read. It had the charm of Lewis with the theology of Owen Barfield (quite literally).
However, when I finally picked up JS&MN, it was something else entirely! I had so same reaction: WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG, AND HOW DO PEOPLE NOT FINISH THIS NOVEL IT IS AMAZING OMG OMG OMG. You know, something like that. Once again, I am happy to know that you are a fellow traveler, Henry. Keep this kind of posting up.
Jon
Thanks! Looking forward to Piranesi
Henry, I'm glancing at Jon Beadie's comment below. Perfect! He said everything I thought while reading your wonderful post about the remarkable Susanna Clarke.
This insights was poignant, indeed: "This is also a book for the emerging age of AI. The important question for both magic and AI is how you choose to use the new power, if you choose to use it at all."
Great extension and application of Clarke's work to the ambiguities of digital "power."
Blessings,
Daniel
Well put, it's one of my favourite novels.
I cannot believe I delayed reading it this long
And, yet, isn't it wonderful to make such discoveries throughout life?
Yep that’s the whole point
Enjoy!
Let me know what you think...
Outstanding performance isn't it!