DrCurtains t1_j9y4z9f wrote
>When I wanted to get into Sci-Fi,
>I'm a writer myself
Traditionalist writers not liking sci-fi/fantasy is such a well worn path that it's a trope all of its own.
You don't have to like it but its success and accolades speak for itself.
Kryptin OP t1_j9y5j40 wrote
I didn't say I don't like Sci fi. I said Foundation is bad literature.
DrCurtains t1_j9y5z9x wrote
I guess my observation is that given the number of people and serious writers who disagree with you, you might be lacking the self awareness to measure the difference between "I don't like" and "is bad".
I couldn't get through the first season of breaking bad, it doesn't mean the writing, acting or production was terrible. I just didn't like it.
bhbhbhhh t1_j9yoe66 wrote
> I guess my observation is that given the number of people and serious writers who disagree with you, you might be lacking the self awareness to measure the difference between "I don't like" and "is bad".
As with Philip K. Dick's work, it seems very common to be highly critical of Foundation's technical quality.
cultfavorite t1_j9yvrms wrote
Metallica is poor baroque music—which is a dumb criticism and misses the whole point. Sci-fi is an ideas-first genre and Foundation is excellent sci-if. Sci-fi may not be a good fit for you, but you might like literary sci-fi.
Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments