tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-379287241318002122.post3265559426816885266..comments2024-01-28T08:54:32.914-06:00Comments on That's interesting...: "Replay" by Ken GrimwoodBill Garthrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08552459555883204060noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-379287241318002122.post-58500682351253085472011-12-29T12:32:18.261-06:002011-12-29T12:32:18.261-06:00I loved the idea behind Replay, and yes, throughou...I loved the idea behind <b>Replay</b>, and yes, throughout the book, I was always thinking about what I'd do in that situation.<br /><br />I didn't like the main character much, and for me, that's always a big problem in a book. (Note that I was very <i>definitely</i> in the minority about that in our <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ClassicScienceFiction/" rel="nofollow">Classic SF group</a>.) But I was increasingly sympathetic as the book went on, and I loved the twists and turns in the book.<br /><br />Thanks for the suggestion about the Lupoff story. I don't remember that one. I'll have to look it up.Bill Garthrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08552459555883204060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-379287241318002122.post-62733915430302623532011-12-29T10:54:42.927-06:002011-12-29T10:54:42.927-06:00I like "Groundhog Day", too. But when I...I like "Groundhog Day", too. But when I describe "Replay" to friends, they often mention "Groundhog Day" and say they don't really need to read the book. I have developed a bit of a pet peeve attitude toward "Groundhog Day". <br />To me, "Replay" is a book that appeals to middle-aged men. Almost everyone that has read it at my suggestion has come out with a "Why didn't he do that?" or a "I would do this." <br />By the way, I think the short story "12:01" by Richard Lupoff is similar, although I haven't read it for a long time. It also concerns a time loop. If you haven't read it, you may want to give it a try.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-379287241318002122.post-1765078960060009582011-12-28T20:41:57.636-06:002011-12-28T20:41:57.636-06:00Well, Anonymous, you're comparing a book to a ...Well, Anonymous, you're comparing a book to a movie, which is hardly fair. I liked them both, but they're apples and oranges.<br /><br />I did have some problems with <b>Replay</b>, so I wouldn't say that it's one of my own favorites. (Of course, tastes differ.) As I noted, I didn't like the main character much. But it's definitely worth a read.<br /><br />Then again, <b>Groundhog Day</b> is definitely worth watching, too. :)Bill Garthrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08552459555883204060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-379287241318002122.post-87445846429197277672011-12-28T14:27:12.810-06:002011-12-28T14:27:12.810-06:00Comparing "Replay" to "Groundhog Da...Comparing "Replay" to "Groundhog Day" is like comparing "Titanic" to an episode of "The Love Boat". "Replay" is my favorite book. I have read it several times and will read it again. There is talk of a movie, but I wonder if the story can to told in two hours. A lot of the events in the various replays would have to be left out. I am happy just leaving it as an outstanding book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-379287241318002122.post-58978430522497109752011-10-17T15:20:18.142-05:002011-10-17T15:20:18.142-05:00Replay is an underground classic. Over the years ...Replay is an underground classic. Over the years I've met scores of people that have read it and consider it one of the best books they've ever read. I've read it three times now and will read it again in the future. Replay makes you think about your life in new ways.Jim Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09953679196185650753noreply@blogger.com