Synopsis: The nephew of an eccentric Professor of Anthropology discovers the horrors of the inter-galactic, flying cephalopod worshiping “Cthulhu Cult” while investigating the circumstances of his grand-uncle’s death. First-rate, tongue-twisting horror.
My Take: While I’m not much of a science fiction fan (relative to its real adherents), as a general principle I do try to give [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Sci-Fi'
“Flowers for Algernon”, Daniel Keyes
November 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · American, Fiction, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Intellectually impaired factory cleaner undergoes experimental surgery to triple his IQ, dramatically changing his inner-life, his relationships and his outlook on the world. “Of Mice and Men” meets “Frankenstein”.
My Take: You know you’ve written a story that has really had an impact on popular culture when it forms the basis of not one, but [...]
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“Foundation”, Isaac Asimov
July 25th, 2009 · No Comments · Fiction, ICT, Sci-Fi, Under-Rated
Synopsis: First novel (in order of release, not chronology) of the seven volume Foundation series tracing ‘psychohistorian’, Hari Seldon’s efforts to restore civilisation in the wake of the collapse of the Galactic Empire.
My Take: I’m not usually a fan of Science Fiction (and I’m NEVER a fan of fantasy. Yes that includes The Lord of [...]
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"The Watchmen", Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons
May 25th, 2009 · No Comments · Fiction, Sci-Fi, Trash
Synopsis: Set in a dystopian 1980s cold war alternative reality in which superheros help America win the Vietnam war and Richard Nixon stay in the White House well beyond constitutional term limits, a group of out of favour and long retired superheros investigate a series of attacks on ‘masked adventurers’.
My Take: I can’t say I’ve [...]
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