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[jinian]

Why haven't I seen this before? L. Timmel Duchamp wrote a very interesting critique of A Civil Campaign ages ago. Lots of other good stuff at her site, too.

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[jinian.livejournal.com]

Well, now you and I have different readings of Duchamp's essay. :) I didn't see her saying Bujold was sexist, only that to write the book ACC turned out to be, her feminism had to be rolled up a bit more tightly than usual. Also, her admitting up front that she might be full of crap is probably what made me more open to some of her points, which I found fascinating.

I think you have a good point about Miles overcoming his controlling behavior, and I'd love to see Duchamp's response to it. I also think that she's right when she says he could have gotten farther in his self-improvement efforts, but I figure Cordelia will get him there eventually.

[curiousangel.livejournal.com]

I think you have a good point about Miles overcoming his controlling behavior, and I'd love to see Duchamp's response to it. I also think that she's right when she says he could have gotten farther in his self-improvement efforts, but I figure Cordelia will get him there eventually.


I think you meant to say "Lois" there instead of "Cordelia". :)

[jinian.livejournal.com]

Nope. Your version works, too, though.

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[curiousangel.livejournal.com]

Hmmm. I seem to recall, although I'm not sure where exactly I got it from, that Cordelia will return to Beta Colony after Aral dies. I had also envisioned Cordelia as being very distracted by the prospect of grandchildren.

I'll try to remember to ask Lois about it next week at Minicon. :)

[jinian.livejournal.com]

Just don't tell me what she says. :) I like to be surprised.

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[curiousangel.livejournal.com]

Fair enough. Forget I said anything, then. :)