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Small-Scale Question Sunday for May 18, 2025

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Started Unsong. It's a lot more fun than I was expecting.

Are you reading the web serial edition?

No, it's an epub.

Is it this one? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unsong-Scott-Alexander-ebook/dp/B0D84DLKZW/

Can't say for certain but it looks like a match, yeah. Why do you ask?

He originally published it as a web serial novel. I was keen to read it, but I don't like reading on screens; however, someone helpfully compiled it into a print-on-demand version, which I bought and read a few years ago. Scott later made it available via Amazon himself, and I think this edition (the edition you're reading) has been edited per the description he outlined here (don't click this link if you want to avoid spoilers). I've bought a paperback copy of this edition and it's on my to-read list for this year. I'm curious to see how it differs from the print-on-demand edition I read years ago.

I'm also curious about what the new version looks like, though I read the web serial version.

Can't offer any input on my end, I was unaware there were different versions and I'd rather avoid seeing any spoilers by reading up on the changes.

If your copy of chapter 4 begins with "Even before Erica finished formally adjourning the meeting", you are reading the original web serial. If instead it reads "Even before Valerie finished formally adjourning the meeting", you are reading the edited book version.

It's Valerie.

I'll try to remember to check Scott's post about the edits after I've finished.

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