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Present tense
the neurovore of Zur-En-Aargh:
--- Quote from: eviladam on May 11, 2007, 02:15:00 AM --- :D Fight Club! I knew I'd read an entire book in present tense. That said, and I never say this, the movie was actually better.
--- End quote ---
I think you're OK to say that, given that Chuck Palahniuk has said in public that he agrees with you.
Cyclone Jack:
I like it, and have used it a few times. It's a bit overbearing in novel form, but can be quite powerful in short work.
the neurovore of Zur-En-Aargh:
I had completely forgotten, in my earlier answer, how much of Accelerando is in present tense, and I have read and enjoyed that, definitely. So I need to change my answer a bit.
Sidara:
It drives me absolutely nuts and I find it unreadable if done for an entire novel. Short stories or interludes, fine.
RMatthewWare:
I hate it. It's difficult to read, and it screws up all the verbs. It's almost as annoying as a story written in 2nd person. Almost.
Matt
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