the old farts calling the incorrectly boiled hard-boiled eggs smelly

[Dave/redmist]

Chabon isn't so bad.  There are better writers out there, but it 
would be nice to hear some reasons supporting a negative judgement of 
Chabon.

On Mon, 22 Mar 2004, joeallonby wrote:

> on 3/22/04 4:00 PM, Malignd at malignd at yahoo.com wrote:
> 
> > <<i meant the corrections, solo.>>
> > 
> > Well, whether or not it's the S.S. Next Thing hauling
> > into view, The Corrections is really good.
> > 
> > Chabon's got a wife, but that could be a beard.  I
> > read his comic book novel at the persistent urgings of
> > a former friend.  It was very weak (and the main
> > character, come to think of it, was gay.  And he gets
> > married ...)
> 
> I disagree with your assessment of "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and
> Clay". I got a kick out of it. It's not a masterpiece, but it ain't "Hunt
> for Red October" or "The Firm" either. By the way, there is now a comic book
> series called "The Escapist" based on the mags in the novel. Luna Moth is a
> character. Meta-comics? Not that I'm the comic book store guy in the
> Simpsons or anything, but I do know him.
> 
> Is your friend now former because he recommended the Chabon book to you?
> Boy, you are STRICT!
> 
> Joe
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