tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498739347909985243.post2914666591941463256..comments2024-03-29T09:06:11.588+00:00Comments on The Speculative Scotsman: Quoth the Scotsman | Robert Jackson Bennett on Ending, Or ElseAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08713791516631476930noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498739347909985243.post-7009061430901370882012-02-12T17:53:29.075+00:002012-02-12T17:53:29.075+00:00Just read your Tor review. Interestingly, I didn&...Just read your Tor review. Interestingly, I didn't find myself all that bogged down in the early going. Your comments about agency are right on though. <br /><br />I think I was enjoying the look at vaudeville. In fact, I almost wished for a little more of historical vaudeville context -- especially when he ties back to some of it later with his "Persian" dancer and the barriers to entry in the business.Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030992882575439420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498739347909985243.post-23492486579838554882012-02-04T20:43:42.266+00:002012-02-04T20:43:42.266+00:00So I've officially finished The Troupe now, an...So I've officially finished The Troupe now, and I think the thing to do - before I start in on the review - is to read The Company Man... right now.<br /><br />For the very moment, I'll just say that The Troupe ends incredibly, so to those having trouble with the early parts of the book, as I did, be assured: it finishes far better than it starts.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08713791516631476930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498739347909985243.post-45233455116559342042012-02-04T09:12:45.370+00:002012-02-04T09:12:45.370+00:00The Company Man is a killer! Bennett is one of a k...The Company Man is a killer! Bennett is one of a kind.banottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119019204521469988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498739347909985243.post-4310953908495635762012-02-03T18:05:14.608+00:002012-02-03T18:05:14.608+00:00Oh man. I loved Mr Shivers. There's something ...Oh man. I loved Mr Shivers. There's something about Robert's style that just does it for me. I'm in one of those rare patches between projects where I'm able to sit all day reading a book - thanks for reminding me that Company Man is on my tbr!Celinehttp://celinekiernan.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498739347909985243.post-64804247157811452452012-02-03T14:48:32.107+00:002012-02-03T14:48:32.107+00:00Oh, and I hate you guys for getting books before u...Oh, and I hate you guys for getting books before us.Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030992882575439420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498739347909985243.post-31754498172761876952012-02-03T13:38:12.701+00:002012-02-03T13:38:12.701+00:00Thanks Justin -- have updated the post with the ac...Thanks Justin -- have updated the post with the <i>actual</i> American release date, instead of the one I'd evidently invented.<br /><br />Looking forward to a few more of those moments!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08713791516631476930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498739347909985243.post-89995850196236443952012-02-03T13:30:19.358+00:002012-02-03T13:30:19.358+00:00It's not out til the 21st here in the states. ...It's not out til the 21st here in the states. But, I've read it and it's really tremendous. That passage you quoted stuck with me also.<br /><br />There's a few of those "moments" in the book, keep reading.Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030992882575439420noreply@blogger.com