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Subject: Re: Dhalgren
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Date: Tue, 6-Aug-85 10:53:14 EDT
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From: Newman.pasa@Xerox.ARPA

WARNING: Personal Opinions Follow:


Dahlgren is quite possibly the worst piece of dreck I have ever set eyes
on. I said it before, and I'll say it again: YECCCCH!!!!!

RE Jim Hofmann's comments on Dahlgren: I will admit that Delaney takes
on topics that most everyone else shies away from (most everyone - not
everyone, and the others do it better!) but I don't really want to read
about these topics, and I particularly don't want to read trashy writing
on these topics. Similarly, though Delaney "divorces himself from
standard literary style", there are others who do it better. 

RE "I haven't met many sci-fi readers who don't hold this book with
anything less than awe." Zowie! What planet do you live on? I have never
met anyone who actually finished the book, much less held it in awe. If
nothing else, I am impressed by your persistence.

>>Dave

PS: I'm not trying to flame here, I just want to warn folks that not
everyone thinks that Dhalgren is the greatest thing since sliced bread.