I wonder about their interrelationships. I can imagine a book that's original but not intriguing (maybe it's eccentric but tedious), but can there be a book that's intriguing per your description but not original?
Thanks and what a great "wondering," Mike! What you suggest sounds right to me. I'll think further about the possible relationships between the I, O, and U criteria. Don't be surprised if I end up turning that into a "mailbag question" for a later post.
Hi Carrie-Ann, do you have any specific tips on *where* to look for good modern novels? I have struggled badly to find good post-2000 novels; I only make it about 30 pages into the vast majority of new-ish books I try. But maybe I'm just not looking in the right places.
I like these criteria!
I wonder about their interrelationships. I can imagine a book that's original but not intriguing (maybe it's eccentric but tedious), but can there be a book that's intriguing per your description but not original?
Thanks and what a great "wondering," Mike! What you suggest sounds right to me. I'll think further about the possible relationships between the I, O, and U criteria. Don't be surprised if I end up turning that into a "mailbag question" for a later post.
Hooray! Thank you for the sunshine ... I can feel my mind warming up already!
Looking forward to following and sharing ...
Thanks, Robert! :o)
Congratulations on your new Substack, C-A! I can't wait to see all the wonders you're going to share!
Thank you, Kurt! I know how deeply wonder suffuses your spirit. :o)
Hi Carrie-Ann, do you have any specific tips on *where* to look for good modern novels? I have struggled badly to find good post-2000 novels; I only make it about 30 pages into the vast majority of new-ish books I try. But maybe I'm just not looking in the right places.