I can say that I have used both and prefer N-Tier. I still think its cleaner in the end. I use Layergen http://www.icemanind.com/LayerGen.aspx which will automatically build the Data layers and Business Layers for me.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.