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[–] SreudianFlip@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Yeah the hippy sexy Delaney novel was probably Dhalgren, which I don’t think I have actually finished despite a few attempts, and for reference I enjoyed Finnegan’s Wake in its entirety so it’s not like I don’t have stamina. I like all the other Delaney works, though. Triton might be a slog because the main character is self centred and childish and it’s from their point of view. It has some banger scenes, like the visit to a novelty restaurant with a nostalgic capitalist theme, and the wacko performance art at one point, and details like every candidate who gets any votes is elected and represent those voters, however few they maybe. Also main character gets a sex change to run from their problems but of course they’re still a jerk lol.

[–] A_norny_mousse@feddit.org 1 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Glad to hear that. Would you recommend an easy entry into Delaney's opus?

[–] SreudianFlip@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Sure, I guess it depends on your style preferences... I prefer science fiction, so can't remember much about the sword and sorcery novels, but they're readable, and like anything Delaney does, underpinned with exploration of the power of words, ideas, power, desire.

Stay away from Dhalgren.

Nova is probably the most space opera novel with a standard structure. Good starting place.

Babel-17 is intense and weird and fairly short, about language as a weapon. Sometimes you find a copy doubled up with Empire Star which has a plot and structure that loops back on itself.

Probably my favourite is Stars in my Pocket Like Grains of Sand which is probably the most alien yet approachable family portrayal in SF. Sadly it's the first half of a duology that didn't get finished, probably because it stands alone really well.

The short story collections vary but are mostly wins for any reader.

[–] A_norny_mousse@feddit.org 1 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

I forgot to mention that yes, it was definitely Dhalgren.

Anyhow, yes to SciFi. Space Opera sounds most suitable to me, so that's where I'll start.

Thanks!