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[–] Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

A this guy writes shitty books. There, I said it. Come fucking get me.

Go read some Brandon Sanderson novels, which are amazing.

[–] DrSteveBrule@mander.xyz 7 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I've only read the first Mistborn book so far but Sanderson had absolutely no prose in his writing. I don't want to be too critical since that was one of his first books two decades ago, but it felt like I was reading something written by a high schooler. However, the actual story and plot were amazing. I'm definitely going to continue reading his books with the hope that he doesn't continue to write "Vin rolled her eyes" 300 more times. His magic system is really well thought out and the characters are very believable and likeable. King on the other hand, is kind of the exact opposite. His prose is top notch but he usually writes about fuck all. I'm currently on the final Dark Tower book and it's a slog to get through. I liked most of the previous books in the series so I'm determined to finish it, but you can tell he just makes shit up as he goes. I think King excels with his short stories, even the best Dark Tower book in my opinion is a sort of spin off from the rest. Like I said, I'll gladly keep reading through Sanderson's works for now but I really hope he learns to become engaging with his actual words on the paper.

[–] Stalinwolf@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Reading Sanderson is like reading an instruction manual. It is certainly words, and it sure has some information, but that's about where the experience ends. It doesn't exactly light up the imagination.

Dude can write an entire book and you come out of it unclear as to whether or not there are any trees in that world. Could have just as easily taken place on a slice of cheese.

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[–] TheObviousSolution@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 weeks ago

It's definitely real, even if it is just the list of 150 Epstein associates that were unsealed years ago. If there was anything more, it ceased to exist during the first Trump administration.

[–] Deflated0ne@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago

Of all the things to publicly tell on yourself with. Damn man.

[–] AngryRobot@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

Those grok replies are... something... That AI seems to be emulating Muskrat's personality, which is gross.

[–] frenchfryenjoyer@lemmings.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I really wanna go check because of morbid curiosity but touching the cesspit known as Twitter is like knowingly walking into a septic tank and coming out with the smell all over you

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[–] chemicalprophet@slrpnk.net 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Wait. Isn’t the list available online?

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[–] pachrist@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

Nobody is going to release a real list because it will exclusively hurt the rich and powerful.

Trump Part 1 didn't, Biden didn't, Trump won't do it now.

There definitely is a list. Probably not a spreadsheet or a black book, but you have to make schedules and appointments work. Double booking diddlers is bad business. There are records.

What has been established by the media is that there is a list (whether true or not) and being on that list is damning. Unfortunately we're at a point where if a list is released, anyone with a brain would have to doubt it as being nothing more than a political tool, and anyone without a brain will immediately try to crucify anyone on it.

All the back and forth and hemming and hawing buys time to figure out who to put on the list. Get all the Democrat names you like, but finding enough Republicans to put on the list, but not anyone who'll rat (preferably dead) is the tricky part. Gotta make it halfway believable.

It's sad that instead of bringing the worst people in our society to justice, this will either be swept under the rug or set fire to the Reichstag.

[–] burgerpocalyse@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

not believing in a secret convenient list that provides incriminating evidence on everyone you dont like instantly makes you a convicted pedophile

[–] Bytemite@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Stephen King is absolutely the next person I think is going to have some heinous shit come out about him, like happened with Gaiman. Too many years writing in a cocaine haze, on record defenses of Woody Allen marrying the step daughter he raised, the whole thing with the ending of IT.

Not commenting on the Epstein List, tbh it's political football and I don't know if we'll ever have anything confirmed until well after anyone who could be impacted by it is gone. King's just one of those people who if you look close enough there's reasons to be suspicious, but who is such an industry giant that I think no one wants to say anything.

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