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I've picked up some new English acquaintances. INDIGO by Graham Joyce as I said I would. Joyce has pretty much won what there is to win of British Fantasy Awards for his novels. and this one is probably right in running with the others. Ask anyone who has been exposed to this writers's fiction what they think and they'll have more than just a few good words to put forth.
I've read Chaz Brenchley's novel SHELTER already and I'm glad I finally picked up something by this writer who has intrigued me for some time now. SHELTER is a psychological novel that use some atmospheric woodland myths to create a very offbeat thriller. Rowan Coffey returns from college to his home valley after the cruel and casual murder of a friend. Having been without an alibi, he's exhausted after being long under suspicion. But on returning he discovers that shelter isn't necessarily to be found in things thought known and safe. I thought Chaz Brenchley did a mite disjointed leap at the last stage in the book and the very end may put some people off. I thought Chaz was a refreshing new writer to stumble over non-the less and will pick more up from him in the future. Other books of his are THE SAMARITAN, THE REFUGE, THE GARDEN, MALL TIME, PARADISE, DEAD OF LIGHT, DISPOSSESSION; LIGHT ERRANT.
Now, KING RAT by China Miéville was one of my most tempting finds since I have never heard about this writer whatsoever before. Front flap he gets praise from such masters of city horror as M. John Harrison, Ramsey Campbell, Christopher Fowler, Charles De Lint and at the back flap he looks like a skateboarding Hip Hopper. It's a twisted and dark urban fairytale detective fantasy. KING RAT is obviously a tale that goes under the skin of the known London to the more mythical territories of it's ancient jungle side. Perhaps a story that would fit in the same batch as Oz, Weaveworld, Neverwhere and Strangewood. I think KING RAT sounds good. An exciting buy.
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| Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2000 1:34 am Post subject: |
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You'll love INDIGO Fenny. I read that baby in a day, a great great read (although not as good as THE TOOTH FAIRY but not many books are). Fenny's right Joyce is one of the best writers out there.
KING RAT just came out here in the states in trade paperback form. I wanted to pick up the hardback six months ago because everybody was saying what a great book was but just didn't feel like paying the hardback price.
Good Buys All Around.
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| Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2000 1:35 am Post subject: |
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Forgot about Brenchley. For my horror class we had to read his story "The Keys to D'Esperence." It was good but not great.
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| Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2000 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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How are those classes going, by the way, dear chap? What of all the "Scream'"ers? Have they dropped out yet?...when they see that horror is more then just a ridiculous joker running around with a mask and a knife in a stew of improbabilities.
China Miéville's second novel is out. I had a look at it in the store today. This is a real fattie. A big and busty tome. I can't for the life of me remember the title but it's something otr other pertaining to "Perdito Station." Looks great. But more like a science fictional fantasy than KING RAT. Time will show
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| Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2000 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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"Scream"ers are still there but I'm starting to get used to it. We had to read a story in class yesterday and although I thought mine was pretty damn good and after reading it the teacher said, "WHAT THE HELL?" (in a good way) I don't think the class got it. Oh well, I liked it and that's all that matters righ? Although, I was planning on sending it out for submissions but now, I'm not so sure. I just finished a big tale that I think is much much better anyway.
Thanks for asking Fen.
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