Hi Barb,
For me it's a definite yes, but you know me already as not really
adhering to what's in history, opting for something more
romanticized... Of course the main pull for me is the setting and
the Shinsengumi, even if I am out of the age group you mentioned...
LOL!
As to whether it's ebook or not, my opinion on that when it comes to
price is ebooks should be cheaper than the paperback edition. Also
what format would the ebook be? You can reach a lot of pocketpc/palm
users by making sure it's compatible with mobipocket or better yet
Microsoft Reader which I think has versions for both Desktop and
PPC. However if it was available in my local store, then I'd go out
of my way to the brick and mortar store. It's nice to hold something
substantial in my hand and not be bothered with opening the PC or
reading it in a PDA. So if price isn't such a big difference and I
can get a hold of the paperback, I'd get the paperback.
Just my two cents.
~Kizu
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> Hello everyone!
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> Since the list has been pretty quiet I thought I'd clog your
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> with a bit of a reader survey. I would love to hear from as many
of you
> as possible--private email [bsher213(at)yahoo.com]may be best but
here
> might be fine if it's okay with Phil (?)
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> The main question is--- Would you buy a novel set mainly in
Bakumatsu
> era Japan where the Shinsengumi appear as supporting characters?
>
> If yes, would it make a difference if the novel was geared for 16-
22 yr
> old (highschool/college) audience as opposed to a more detailed
> "serious" historical novel?
>
> Would you buy such a novel in an ebook format or only the typical
> "bookstore book" format? What if it was a "trade paperback" which
> usually retail for about $10-$15?
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> Thanks a lot for your time. Again you can respond to bsher213(at)
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