I agree. I like a more direct narrative style as well. Cofax7's short story "Ash" is a good example of the sort of writing I love. Her style is very compact without sacrificing emotional nuance.
I like Penumbra's style more than I used to and while I think "Parabiosis" is over-written in places, and has no plot to speak of, it does have some lovely moments. In fact, unlike Zellie, I like the ending of that story very much, and think it fits into the mood and tone of Requiem perfectly. However, her latest story, "Fathoms Five" is a much better piece of fiction. I like "Black Hole Season" better too.
That's not to say I like writing where the writer clearly views the characters as subjects of examination though.
What does the phrase, "subjects of examination," mean?
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Date: 2009-09-05 04:40 am (UTC)I like Penumbra's style more than I used to and while I think "Parabiosis" is over-written in places, and has no plot to speak of, it does have some lovely moments. In fact, unlike Zellie, I like the ending of that story very much, and think it fits into the mood and tone of Requiem perfectly. However, her latest story, "Fathoms Five" is a much better piece of fiction. I like "Black Hole Season" better too.
That's not to say I like writing where the writer clearly views the characters as subjects of examination though.
What does the phrase, "subjects of examination," mean?