Grace (was Re: [LMB] Re:(chat) series and titles)

[Tzivia Adler]

> --- Phil Boswell <phil.boswell at gmail.com> wrote:
>> What is about the concept of "grace" which seems to
>> give so many
>> people on this list conniptions?
>
> The way I was reading it was that the concept was so
> closely wedded to Christianity for some that there was
> no way for them to think of it in any other context.
> I wasn't seeing any real static about the concept
> itself, merely it's perceived Religious association.
>
thats about right.  i've been following this thread, not much time to 
comment, but since the question was asked:   the concept of 'grace' doesn't 
give me conniptions, it gives me the doldrums.   anything with grace in the 
title (except about a dancer, likely) gives me the idea that the book will 
be pushing a religion in which i have no interest whatsoever, it will be a 
thinly disguised morality screed, and the very worst thing a book can do, 
the characters and plot will likely be boring as all get out.  (although, 
given this particular author, this last does not apply)

for reallife(tm) people who are trying to achieve grace, all honor to you. 
for fictional characters, not so much.

> In any event, the novel could be called "A Muddy Box
> of Rocks" and I'd still be beside myself with anticipation.
>
but they would be such interesting rocks!!!!

> Johne (Phy) Cook |
> http://raygunrevival.com/Forum/ | http://phywriter.com/ |
>
>
ziviya, trying to figure out this weeks weather.  short-sleeve weather, but 
watch out for lump of snow! 



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