Huh.

I'm waffling between being fascinated and horrified by this. I think I'll eventually land on horrified. I mean, what a terrible thing to do to a good book. And who really wants an awful book taking up space in one's home? But right now, I'm enjoying browsing the site and imagining just the right recipient for various books.... I really like the cover design on this one (and I think I know the person I would give it to, as well):


Speaking of books, have recently finished Only Approved Indians, Jack Forbes. (Short stories) Meh. Some of it is good, but somewhat repetitive-not surprising? I guess maybe especially if you already have considered some of the concepts/issues brought up. So maybe a good primer for someone just starting to delve into Indian issues? Well-written, though. Maybe I just shouldn't have read it straight through.

Also read Trans-sister Radio, Bohjalian. Again, meh. Such bitty baby steps to talk about (in a slow-moving novel with mostly likable characters) some of the issues an M2F transsexual in transition might encounter. Not altogether an unpleasant way to spend an afternoon, but nothing too special, either. But again, it seems written expressly to avoid shocking. Maybe that's the point, and perhaps that's its strength. Still, I can't imagine someone with really conservative views picking the book up and giving its ideas a good listen-to. I had heard good things about the author, so was a bit disappointed. Maybe I'll give hum one more try.

Having a better time with A Fabricated Mexican, Rick Rivera, which is also a collection of short stories, and has a bit more detail, personality, and punch.

Have also been hitting the SF bookshelf at Project Gutenberg, which is great for cheesy SF you would otherwise come across only in a used book store or library sale.

I'll be away from the computer for a while during the holidays, living in RL pretty much exclusively. See you in the new year!