Back in the 1970s, I read a strange, captivating novel called A Voyage to Arcturus. I recently reread it, and it seemed appropriate to give my thoughts on a book that few readers nowadays seem aware of, even though it’s been immensely influential. The title would lead to the assumption that this is SF —Continue reading “Review of A Voyage to Arcturus by David Lindsay”
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Doctor Who Series 1 — or Series 14 — or Series 40
The most recent series of Doctor Who finished a couple of weeks ago. Due to Disney’s dictates, it’s officially described as Series 1, which has angered a lot of fans, who insist that it’s actually Series 14. Whereas, as us old-timers know, it’s really Series 40. Whatever it’s called, though, I’ve now had time toContinue reading “Doctor Who Series 1 — or Series 14 — or Series 40”
The End of the Matter — Iain (M) Banks
I recently finished Matter by Iain M. Banks. Nothing unusual in that — I’d read plenty of his books, with or without the M. In fact, that’s the point. I’d read all the rest. Although nowhere near the last chronologically, this was the last one left I hadn’t read. It Started With a Signature IContinue reading “The End of the Matter — Iain (M) Banks”
The Dark Is Rising — a Retrospective Review
I recently revisited a children’s fantasy series I first read in the 1970s — Susan Cooper’s The Dark Is Rising sequence. I loved it in the 70s, but what would it be like now? Fortunately, aside from a few elements that felt a little old fashioned, it held up well. It’s a rather odd series,Continue reading “The Dark Is Rising — a Retrospective Review”
The Fantasy Worlds of Nyki Blatchley 