In a message dated 12/6/03 7:09:35 PM US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< "Is being unwilling to give up, in the author's opinion, the most noble human trait?" It certainly is possible. Considering the near overwhelming obstacles faced by humanity in the Uplift Universe. How else could Mr. Brin justify the continuation of the series? >> Well, so far he's either had fun with, or made fun of, LOTR, Star Trek, Star Wars, and Hitchhiker's Guide in the Uplift books. If for no other reason, the series has to continue because there are other works out there. Maybe Rety is going to do some Gor-bashing when she gets back to Jijo. William Taylor ------------------- Gee, I have to stop making a joke about Kansas being someplace you drive through to get to a red dressed football team. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l