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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>John's Blog - Latest Comments in slam, by Nick Hornby</title><link>http://johnlillyblog.disqus.com/</link><description></description><language>en</language><lastBuildDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:25:26 -0000</lastBuildDate><item><title>Re: slam, by Nick Hornby</title><link>http://john.jubjubs.net/2007/10/22/slam-by-nick-hornby/#comment-1419041</link><description>The new Hornby sounds good.  Personally, I am doing a mini blogothon on Coupland's latest, and will be posting as I read it. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Both authors are similar in some respects - they take on unique (though often shifting) perspectives that reflect very contemporary themes. Like Kerouac, they are very much products of their time. Many of their pop-culture references are so embedded in our present context that they may be lost on future readers. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Anyways, I would like to hear your thoughts on The Gum Thief when you finish.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Cheers!</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Westcoast Walker</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:25:26 -0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>