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I like that you're reading eclectically, but can you explain to me why you think Revelation Space will be a classic? I mean I've read it and I liked it just fine, but it strikes me as pretty easy, entertainment literature next to things like Invisible Man / The Color Purple / I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings. I did not find the quality of the writing particularly noteworthy or unique, and as far as subject matter goes it's simply a (very well executed) space opera, no? What pushes this novel so high in your esteem?
Comment by Garp74 at 23/02/2025 at 17:42 UTC
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For me, the quality of the prose is outstanding. But you're right - it's just popular (science) fiction and doesn't belong here.