![]() ![]() When reading The Collapsing Empire, the rules of the world were presented in such a fashion it was almost as if I had always known of their existence. It is a dance I face daily in my own writing, and one that I think Scalzi executes masterfully.īeing a relative newb to this genre, I often find myself rereading passages to make sure I understand what is being conveyed. It is a delicate balance to borrow and adapt without seeming to “steal” too much of our reality. A blend of what truly exists in our world and the unique features of the universe that they have created. I learned that for me to truly invest myself into the world a fantasy or science fiction author creates, there has to be a certain level of familiarity. In my mind that is the highest compliment I can give to an author to immediately read more of their works. In fact, since finishing this book I have already gone on to begin book two. The Collapsing Empire by John Scalzi is no exception. ![]() I am new enough to the genre to know I still have a lot to explore, but my first few forays in the world of science fiction have been a triumph. I can go on to add a willing and excited reader of science fiction. ![]() I have reached an important conclusion concerning my identity as a reader. ![]()
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