I'm thinking particularly of something like Cryptonomicon, which was full of interesting ideas but felt rather like the literary equivalent of trying to eat three Shredded Wheat without milk.
Honestly, the meandering style, Stephenson's use of language, as well as the imagery and high geek content is what I like about Cryptonomicon. Without that rambling, digressive, highly enjoyable and imminently readable style, I wouldn't like it nearly as much. The language is perfectly suited to the text, and a joy to read in its own right. I realize it is very much an aquired taste, as I've met many, many people who can't stand it. But it tickles me, and that's what matters
This said, I'm pretty much always Diego. Ideas can only go so far. Basically, wot you dun said.
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Date: 2005-12-29 10:08 am (UTC)Honestly, the meandering style, Stephenson's use of language, as well as the imagery and high geek content is what I like about Cryptonomicon. Without that rambling, digressive, highly enjoyable and imminently readable style, I wouldn't like it nearly as much. The language is perfectly suited to the text, and a joy to read in its own right. I realize it is very much an aquired taste, as I've met many, many people who can't stand it. But it tickles me, and that's what matters
This said, I'm pretty much always Diego. Ideas can only go so far. Basically, wot you dun said.