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Hey, an update.
So I started reading Fountains of Paradise, but I had to put it down. I found it unreadable. To me it was a rambling sequence of events, and I had a tough time pulling a story out of it. I usually give books at least 30 pages, regardless of the total page count. By then I know whether I should give up on a book or not. In this case, I put it down because of a sense of apathy.
I can start a discussion thread if there is enough interest from people, but since I didn't read it, I won't be able to contribute anything. Sorry.
I have decided to read the second Foundation book next: Forward the Foundation. At least I know I liked the first one.
If anyone is reading or plans to read Fountains of Paradise, I hope you have more luck with it than I did.
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Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing?
—Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön
Humankind cannot bear very much reality.
—From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot
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