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From: draves@harvard.ARPA (Richard Draves)
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Subject: Re: Book Review: Emergence by David R. Palmer
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Date: Mon, 4-Mar-85 02:17:21 EST
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Posted: Mon Mar  4 02:17:21 1985
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I enjoyed Emergence while I was reading it, but upon
thinking back I noticed many problems with the book.
I don't think the characterizations are that good.  On
the other hand, I can't remember a genius protagonist whose
intelligence was very convincing.  Most importantly,
I found the plot twists at the end completely unbelievable.
Palmer could have found a better continuation to his
novella and novellette.

Still, I did enjoy the book for some unfathomable reason.
I get the feeling Palmer analyzed his intended audience of
Analog readers and concocted a story designed to cater to
their tastes.

Rich
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	"a picture in the head is a gory murder in an art gallery"

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