Penguin takes on interactive fiction with 'The (Former) General'
The story is the last of six classically-inspired tales in Penguin's "We Tell Stories" series, each designed specifically to be presented online. Though the others may not have that Zork-meets-Scheherazade feel, we heartily recommend all of them.
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PojoMofo @ Apr 22nd 2008 2:38PM
Is this like those "choose-your-own-adverture" books where it would say " you have come to a fork in the road, to turn left, go to page 94 to turn right, got to page 63"?????
I would find that mildly entertaining
LaughingTarget @ Apr 22nd 2008 2:47PM
I figure it would be harder to cheat and go back a page when you mess up and die (22 of the 23 endings).
Kweli @ Apr 22nd 2008 2:58PM
I remember doing a "book review" back in elementary school on one of these things. We had to read 3 books and write about them... I did the same book with three different paths...
My teacher was not impressed.... looking back i find it hilarious
DOSteveSz @ Apr 23rd 2008 3:12PM
Is it just me or is the site down?