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Jonathan K (Max Outlier)'s Reviews > The Gold Bug Variations
The Gold Bug Variations
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Tedious due to FAR too much science, its epic length adds to the dilemma..I did my best but could only handle the first 150 pages. As with all authors, his narrative style has evolved over the years and I personally find books written in the 2000's to be far more engaging.
Conceptually its an interesting story and for those familiar with his encyclopedic mind, he went a bit overboard with this one..
"...and that's all I'm going to say about that.." ~ Forrest Gump
Conceptually its an interesting story and for those familiar with his encyclopedic mind, he went a bit overboard with this one..
"...and that's all I'm going to say about that.." ~ Forrest Gump
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April 9, 2022
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4.84%
"Epic, yet another story from the encyclopedic mind of Powers, though like his others shows nothing in common. And it's for this reason he's become a favorite. That said, this takes concentration, and that's a good thing!"
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April 10, 2022
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7.5%
"Powers ceases to amaze. Written in 91, four years previous to Galatea, someone unfamiliar with him would never guess they were from the same author. I can't help but think he has a PhD due to remarkable command of language, science, literature and genetics.. And the list does not end there."
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April 11, 2022
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12.66%
"Slow going due to Powers intellect, encyclopedic knowledge and use of terms that expand the reader in ways never imagined! Strange that romance is at its core!"
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April 14, 2022
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18.91%
"Never did I fathom that reading a novel could provide a grad school education, one that bridges romance, genetics and music. This book requires concentration much as college texts do, but it's far more entertaining!"
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April 18, 2022
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24.84%
"Unlike his others, this story gets bogged down with far too much science, history and period toggling causing drowsiness among other things. Time call it quits. Nice try Richard but this one doesn't cut it"
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April 21, 2022
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Apr 21, 2022 10:57PM
You said enough for me to know it's not for me! I hope you enjoy your next read, Jonathan.
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Eep! I know how much you love RP, Jonathan! Sorry this one didn't work for you.
Thanks Yun and Michael. This was the only one of all that I decided against finishing though Orfeo wasn't much better.. He's a talented writer whose Einstein mind but it got in the way
