Ahira's Hangar

If the time ever comes when we're looking for something else to dissect, my first choices would be:

Atlas Shrugged, by Ayn Rand

Dune, by Frank Herbert (The thought of doing the whole series is terrifying, but the original book would be awesome.)

The Glass Bead Game, by Hermann Hesse

The Neverness series, by... ummm... damn, it's on the tip of my tongue.

I think all of these are filled with extraordinary substance, and would be incredible to go into in such depth. ____________
Highdrake's mastery of spells and sorcery was not much greater than his pupil's, but he had clear in his mind the idea of something very much greater, the wholeness of knowledge. And that made him a mage.<i></i>

Well it's always been my plan to get to the point where we can dissect the Neverness series (though I'd rather soak it in than dissect it...) We just need some more readers. They're coming, be patient, they'll be here... *****
Before, you are wise; after, you are wise. In between you are otherwise.
Fravashi saying (from the formularies of Osho the Fool) <i></i>

I'm surprised Highdrake didn't also suggest A Wizard from Earthsea and/or Gates of Fire. ******************************************************

Our lives are the songs that sing the universe into existence.~David Zindell
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Earthsea it should be! The first 3 books are very brisk and easy to get through. *****
Before, you are wise; after, you are wise. In between you are otherwise.
Fravashi saying (from the formularies of Osho the Fool) <i></i>

Heh. Well, I always describe Earthsea (and therefore taoism) as calm, deep wisdom. I absolutely love them, and there is important stuff to be learned from them. Essential, imo. However, though there are certainly exciting moments, the books are not as exciting for me overall. The emotional, psychological, and/or philosophical complexities are not as extreme as they are in the books I suggested. (And I added GoF to the Watch's dissection suggestion thread a few days after the initial post. Can't believe I didn't have it on the original list!!) ____________
Highdrake's mastery of spells and sorcery was not much greater than his pupil's, but he had clear in his mind the idea of something very much greater, the wholeness of knowledge. And that made him a mage.<i></i>