Medical and scientific terminology
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Yes, i agree. I didn't find the terms overused and following them in terms of context was quite easy.Stephanie Elizabeth wrote: ↑31 Jul 2019, 09:49 I didn't find the medical terminology exhaustive and, I, for the most part, was able to follow along. I also really enjoy learning new things, so I often find myself referencing the dictionary.
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Definitely true, but I never felt likke that happened in the course of this book. The terminologies used had to be used to make the author's story understandable. I cannot honestly say that I would prefer it any other way.diana lowery wrote: ↑31 Jul 2019, 10:12 There is a fine line between an author adding credibility and one who is flaunting knowledge. Often the reader feels intimidated when that line is crossed.
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I agree. Which one do you think the author is? At some parts for me, I know he was just giddy to share some knowledge, but it comes off a bit flaunting of knowledge.diana lowery wrote: ↑31 Jul 2019, 10:12 There is a fine line between an author adding credibility and one who is flaunting knowledge. Often the reader feels intimidated when that line is crossed.
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"Giddy" is such a great word, but I don't know the answer to your question.briellejee wrote: ↑01 Aug 2019, 10:11I agree. Which one do you think the author is? At some parts for me, I know he was just giddy to share some knowledge, but it comes off a bit flaunting of knowledge.diana lowery wrote: ↑31 Jul 2019, 10:12 There is a fine line between an author adding credibility and one who is flaunting knowledge. Often the reader feels intimidated when that line is crossed.
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Well, people are "giddy" when it comes to their passion, so can't blame the author for being one. It's okaydiana lowery wrote: ↑01 Aug 2019, 10:50"Giddy" is such a great word, but I don't know the answer to your question.briellejee wrote: ↑01 Aug 2019, 10:11I agree. Which one do you think the author is? At some parts for me, I know he was just giddy to share some knowledge, but it comes off a bit flaunting of knowledge.diana lowery wrote: ↑31 Jul 2019, 10:12 There is a fine line between an author adding credibility and one who is flaunting knowledge. Often the reader feels intimidated when that line is crossed.
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I agree, recently, I have read this book with lots of footnotes, which I am thankful for because it really helped during reading, especially because the kindle format highlights it and you have to click it so you don't have to go to the end of the book to check it. I wished the author did this.Lunastella wrote: ↑01 Aug 2019, 19:43 I think whenever an author uses specific terminology that most people aren't familiar with, a glossary or footnotes are necessary. Sometimes the terminology is related to a profession, like in this case, or to a different culture or religion, etc. The same happens for instances of words in another language. I understand that they can be necessary and the author doesn't want to interrupt the plot flow with an explanation but footnotes are a great resource for the reader.
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Wow, my dream job is to be an army medic at some point. I, too, having enough knowledge about the medical world, didn't find the terminology exhausting. Instead, I find it quite stimulating by reading it. I agree with your frustrations about Asimov hahaha I tried reading it but end up frustrated because it's too much information all at once.Kelyn wrote: ↑31 Jul 2019, 22:39 I have a background as an army medic where I worked for several years in the ER, so most of the medical terminology wasn't' a problem for me. However, I do understand how dragging it makes reading a book when terminology is used that you don't understand (or need to understand actually). Look at almost any Asimov book. Paragraphs upon paragraphs of how the technology works. Uuuggghhh! Using technical language a bit more sparingly would have helped many readers with this book.
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Same here, I for one liked reading it because I understood them. But I have also read some books that are not my field, it was about dark matter i think, and mostly skimmed it because I couldn't understand anything.eastandalchemy wrote: ↑01 Aug 2019, 10:56 I never thought about that! I was familiar with many of the terms due to my experience with medicine, but there were a few I had to look up to be sure. I suppose it would have been a bit frustrating if I had to look up all the definitions, it would definitely stop the flow of the novel.
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Well, it was certainly an interesting job. Working in the ER there was, to coin a phrase, never a dull moment. It can be stressful, too, though, as you might imagine. The outcomes are not always as positive as one might wish for. // I found Tolkien challenging to read as well with the copious detail that I often found unnecessary to the actual story. His storylines were so compelling though that it didn't stop me reading the way it did with Asimov.briellejee wrote: ↑01 Aug 2019, 23:54Wow, my dream job is to be an army medic at some point. I, too, having enough knowledge about the medical world, didn't find the terminology exhausting. Instead, I find it quite stimulating by reading it. I agree with your frustrations about Asimov hahaha I tried reading it but end up frustrated because it's too much information all at once.Kelyn wrote: ↑31 Jul 2019, 22:39 I have a background as an army medic, where I worked for several years in the ER, so most of the medical terminology wasn't' a problem for me. However, I do understand how dragging it makes reading a book when terminology is used that you don't understand (or need to understand actually). Look at almost any Asimov book. Paragraphs upon paragraphs of how the technology works. Uuuggghhh! Using technical language a bit more sparingly would have helped many readers with this book.