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Nov. 10th, 2009 10:00 pm
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There's a new review of Bogus Science up at Amazon that's a bit more mixed than the previous one. The reviewer has a couple of things he and I simply disagree about, which is fair enough I suppose (though a bit less certainty in her/his statement of position might have been nice), but it's a thoughtful review and was highly flattering about most of the book. And one quote in particular is likely to be bandied about Snarl Towers a lot:

The author's style is reminiscent of Stephen Jay Gould at his best.

Date: 2009-11-11 11:57 am (UTC)

Date: 2009-11-11 12:07 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] desperance.livejournal.com
(though a bit less certainty in her/his statement of position might have been nice)

Less certainty? On the internet? Oh, bless your heart, you sweet young innocent thing, you...

Date: 2009-11-11 04:08 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sarcobatus.livejournal.com
And one quote in particular is likely to be bandied about Snarl Towers a lot:

The author's style is reminiscent of Stephen Jay Gould at his best.


My sympathies to Saint Pamela.

*psst, congrats*

Date: 2009-11-11 04:13 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] txtriffidranch.livejournal.com
WOW. That's exactly what I've been saying for two years, but I'm glad someone else spotted it. (In my case, I've had a similar review experience, only with my being compared to Hunter S. Thompson and Joe Bob Briggs. I can deal with that.)

Date: 2009-11-12 12:07 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] realthog.livejournal.com

Woohoo indeed. Myself I can't see the resemblance and feel I don't merit the comparison, but I Am Not Going To Grumble!

Date: 2009-11-12 12:08 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] realthog.livejournal.com

It still comes as a surprise -- even though, despite my customary reticence, I have been known on rare occasion to express my own views forthrightly.

Date: 2009-11-12 12:09 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] realthog.livejournal.com

Easy enough to be a saint when you're lucky enough to be married to me, is what I always tell her.

Date: 2009-11-12 12:11 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] realthog.livejournal.com

That's exactly what I've been saying for two years

You have? I hope you have lots and lots of friends you've told it to!

Joking aside, as I said to Kari (above) I don't see the resemblance myself and don't feel deserve the comparison, but I Am Not Going To Grumble!

I've had a similar review experience, only with my being compared to Hunter S. Thompson and Joe Bob Briggs.

That's nice too -- congrats!

Date: 2009-11-13 01:54 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sarcobatus.livejournal.com
"Easy enough to be a saint when you're lucky enough to be married to me, is what I always tell her."

*reader sticks finger down her throat*

Date: 2009-11-13 02:39 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] realthog.livejournal.com

I'm surprised you needed the finger.

Date: 2009-11-13 04:15 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sarcobatus.livejournal.com
"I'm surprised you needed the finger."

I don't puke easily, nor gladly.

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