tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978497880525976810.post3851413150500779784..comments2024-01-17T01:33:01.361-08:00Comments on Staffer's Book Review: Strata - Bradley P. Beaulieu and Stephen GaskellJustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18030992882575439420noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978497880525976810.post-85258012794861402022012-01-28T11:40:03.136-08:002012-01-28T11:40:03.136-08:00@SkynJay Cool joke :))@SkynJay Cool joke :))banottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119019204521469988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978497880525976810.post-37669271298456364982012-01-27T15:16:36.992-08:002012-01-27T15:16:36.992-08:00Sweet, a review of an early Pratchett book!
Sorry...Sweet, a review of an early Pratchett book!<br /><br />Sorry, couldn't resist.Nathan (@reviewbarn)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11708244950988794601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978497880525976810.post-51622920867145991832012-01-27T09:24:28.353-08:002012-01-27T09:24:28.353-08:00@Brad
My main reasons are 2-fold.
1. Propriatary...@Brad<br /><br />My main reasons are 2-fold.<br /><br />1. Propriatary software. Ereaders that have propriatary software and format limit flexibility. I want a single format that works the same on all platforms. I know there are work arounds, but I don't have time for that. Kindle is the biggest offender here.<br /><br />2. DRM. When I buy something with my hard earned money, I actually want to own it. DRM limits what I can do with something. I simply want to be able do the same things I can with an actual book.<br /><br /><br />Given those, the biggest reason are probably actually that I'm old-fashioned and simply prefer to read books. I spend enough time staring at screens for work. Also, no one has bought me one and I'm kind of a cheap bastard.<br /><br />I imagine an ereader would be much more convinient for travel than carrying 3 or 4 books.Nethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16963540055415924510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978497880525976810.post-45573915736898172552012-01-26T10:10:18.958-08:002012-01-26T10:10:18.958-08:00Couldn't agree more Brad. Very much enjoyed t...Couldn't agree more Brad. Very much enjoyed that part of it, even if it was written well before the much publicized Wisconsin kerfuffle.Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030992882575439420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978497880525976810.post-82580191897985651922012-01-26T10:10:12.117-08:002012-01-26T10:10:12.117-08:00Neth, not arguing, just curious: what is it that k...Neth, not arguing, just curious: what is it that keeps you away from ebooks? I've heard more and more die hards making the switch. Personally, I love them. It's so convenient, and the actual reading experience is great, especially for someone like me whose eyes aren't quite as good as they used to be. I do wish there was some sort of easy backlight solution for the Kindle, but other than that, I love mine.Brad Beaulieuhttp://www.quillings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978497880525976810.post-45355852170985177812012-01-26T10:08:16.569-08:002012-01-26T10:08:16.569-08:00Actually, the bones of this was written well befor...Actually, the bones of this was written well before Scott Walker stepped into office. I do try not to let my politics unduly influence my writing. But then again, it's impossible for that not to happen. And also, I don't think there's anything wrong with exploring the issues of today in our fiction. It acts as a backdrop, a canvas on which we can explore some of the ramifications. I'm not out to be didactic, but if it sparks thought or conversation, then, well, that's party why we read and write fiction, isn't it?<br /><br />As for the policies of Wisconsin's current governor, one can well guess from reading Strata where I stand on that.Brad Beaulieuhttp://www.quillings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978497880525976810.post-52924885122369789822012-01-26T10:01:44.644-08:002012-01-26T10:01:44.644-08:00It is. I thought I'd mentioned that in the re...It is. I thought I'd mentioned that in the review, but must have nicked it during edits.Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030992882575439420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978497880525976810.post-25632561772357497562012-01-26T09:58:40.797-08:002012-01-26T09:58:40.797-08:00I have a question that is pretty tangental to the ...I have a question that is pretty tangental to the post. Is this a self-published novella? It looked to me like it was since I couldn't find the name of a publisher and since it was only available as an ebook. <br /><br />It sounds fun and interesting, though I don't read ebooks, so that could be a bar from me ever reading it.Nethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16963540055415924510noreply@blogger.com