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The trouble with reading in different genres
I'm currently experiencing an amazing case of cognitive whiplash from switching authors. XD
I just got done reading the first two books of Sarah Monette's Mélusine series, which is basically somewhere between fantasy and (gay) gothic romance, rife with lush descriptions of eerie stone passageways and effete noblemen giving each other longing looks. And now I'm reading Eric Flint's 1632, which includes such passages as:
He hefted the big .357 Magnum. The weapon was a Smith & Wesson Model 28 Highway Patrolman fixed-sight revolver, tucked into a clip holster. Fortunately, Mike had insisted on dress pants using a belt instead of suspenders. He attached the holster to the belt and shoved the ammunition in the rented tuxedo's deep pockets. Then he went over to Dan's Cherokee and took out the shotgun.
Brain: *derails*
EDIT: It's been pointed out to me that 1632 has been made available by Baen Books at their online library if you want to read it, or just want an electronic version to go with your paper version! (If it still works the way it used to, you can download for free, though you're encouraged to donate if you like the book.)
I just got done reading the first two books of Sarah Monette's Mélusine series, which is basically somewhere between fantasy and (gay) gothic romance, rife with lush descriptions of eerie stone passageways and effete noblemen giving each other longing looks. And now I'm reading Eric Flint's 1632, which includes such passages as:
He hefted the big .357 Magnum. The weapon was a Smith & Wesson Model 28 Highway Patrolman fixed-sight revolver, tucked into a clip holster. Fortunately, Mike had insisted on dress pants using a belt instead of suspenders. He attached the holster to the belt and shoved the ammunition in the rented tuxedo's deep pockets. Then he went over to Dan's Cherokee and took out the shotgun.
Brain: *derails*
EDIT: It's been pointed out to me that 1632 has been made available by Baen Books at their online library if you want to read it, or just want an electronic version to go with your paper version! (If it still works the way it used to, you can download for free, though you're encouraged to donate if you like the book.)