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Posted 2015-01-16 11:26 AM (#9306 - in reply to #9296)
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jwharris28 - 2015-01-15 1:08 PM

Why does some science fiction become dated? DrNafario says the pulp style pushes him out of Galactic Patrol.



Definitely the writing style. Wells is still read, Verne too. Orwell and Huxley are classics. I would also say that the simpler the style the longer the book lasts. Simple is difficult to achieve, though, and requires greater writing skill.

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