Had to get the library to borrow it from another library, but I’ll get to read it
Anyone else read it? Thoughts?
“Twisty Little Passages: An Approach To Interactive Fiction” by Nick Montfort
Had to get the library to borrow it from another library, but I’ll get to read it
Anyone else read it? Thoughts?
“Twisty Little Passages: An Approach To Interactive Fiction” by Nick Montfort
I have this book. It’s a fast read, but more academic than popular. Well researched, with lots and lots of helpful citations.
It includes a really nice discussion of the connection between riddles and (puzzly, parser) IF.
A couple of years ago my teenage daughter went to her viola lesson and saw the previous student’s waiting mother holding a copy of this book.
My daughter said, “Oh, my dad has that book,” and they had a brief conversation (unusual for my introverted daughter) about how much she likes IF.
It’s definitely a good read.
About 10% through Enjoying it so far
I bought the hardcover version when it first came out in 2003 and enjoyed it immensely. Might be a bit out-of-date at this point, but still good.
I loved reading this book when it first came out. And I also enjoyed the connection between riddles and the puzzles of IF. I’m not super widely read here, but I think this is one of the only connections I’ve seen made with riddles.
-Nathan
After taking time to read it on and off, I have finally finished this book. Friendly, for the academic sort that it is Fun read.
Anyone have any suggestions for other IF-related books?
howtophil - you might also enjoy the IF Theory Reader available here: amazon.com/IF-Theory-Reader … B00JHCSU0Y