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 [...]
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New Arrival on the Bookshelf: Amazon Kindle
October 30th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Admin, ICT, Under-Rated
Another post, another excuse for sparsity of posting. Life remains professionally intense (though interesting) and Blogging the Bookshelf has had to take a backseat this month while I’ve focused on the day job.
Thankfully while my blogging has suffered, my reading time has held up well (the one saving grace of interstate commuting) and I’ve had [...]
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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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“Lush Life”, Richard Price
July 10th, 2009 · No Comments · American, Fiction, Trash, Under-Rated
Synopsis: An aspiring writer and practising bartender is shot dead in a mugging gone wrong on the streets of Manhattan’s Lower East Side. It’s written by a screen-writer for The Wire – what more do you need to know?
My Take: I hadn’t even heard of Richard Price when a friend recommended “Lush Life” to [...]
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"An Artist of the Floating World", Kazuo Ishiguro
June 11th, 2009 · No Comments · Asian, English, Japanese, Literature, Under-Rated
Synopsis: An aging painter contemplates his life as an artist of the ‘floating world’ (’Ukiyo‘) of Tokyo’s pleasure seeking districts and struggles to come to terms with his place in post-war Japan. Sometimes hindsight doesn’t come with 20/20 vision.
My Take: As you may have guessed by now, I have a real peccadillo for Japanese fiction. [...]
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