Funny, I never thought of the Harry Potter books as Hugo material. Not that they aren't good, mind you, but...
And while I liked American Gods I also didn't think it was Hugo material, especially as the story (in my opinion) seemed to unravel a bit toward the end. Though I will credit Gaimen with presenting an appealing philosophical theory on the nature of godhood and divinity.
I didn't really love Diamond Age either. This isn't due to the story, which appeals to me, so much as Stephenson's writing style, which just didn't mesh with my brain's geometry (definitely non-Euclidean). Though I do think that he is more worthy to share company with Heinlein than some of those on the list. But then these are just my opinions.
Am I alone in feeling that David Weber should be (or hopefully will be) on that list?
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And while I liked American Gods I also didn't think it was Hugo material, especially as the story (in my opinion) seemed to unravel a bit toward the end. Though I will credit Gaimen with presenting an appealing philosophical theory on the nature of godhood and divinity.
I didn't really love Diamond Age either. This isn't due to the story, which appeals to me, so much as Stephenson's writing style, which just didn't mesh with my brain's geometry (definitely non-Euclidean). Though I do think that he is more worthy to share company with Heinlein than some of those on the list. But then these are just my opinions.
Am I alone in feeling that David Weber should be (or hopefully will be) on that list?