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Onderdeel van de reeks(en)Night Visions (11) Prijzen
For nearly two decades, the Night Visions anthologies have provided a forum for some of the finest dark fantasists of the modern era, including Stephen King, Ramsey Campbell, Clive Barker, Dan Simmons, and many, many more. In 2003, Subterranean Press will proudly publish the eleventh installment of this landmark series.Edited and introduced by World Fantasy Award winner Bill Sheehan, Night Visions 11 will feature novellas by Tim Lebbon (Face, As the Sun Goes Down), Kim Newman (Anno Dracula, The Quorum), and Lucius Shepard (The Jaguar Hunter, Life During Wartime). Together, these three gifted -- and very different -- writers have won almost every major award the fields of horror, fantasy, and science fiction have to offer, and their combined presence is a virtual guarantee of quality. Night Visions 11 is sure to be one of the most memorable, entertaining, and talked about anthologies of the coming year. Don't let it pass you by. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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 Google Books — Bezig met laden...GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)813.0873Literature English (North America) American fiction By type Genre fiction Adventure fiction Horror fiction; Ghost fictionWaarderingGemiddelde: (2.5)
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Swellhead by Kim Newman
I really love Kim Newman's fun, playful attitude to horror. Newman is a hugely knowledgeable horror fan & film critic and his genius lies in mixing up his imaginary world with other fictional characters, playing with tropes and clashing genres together. The result is usually a fresh, original tale and damn fine stories.
Ok enthusiastic pimp over. This novella takes one retired paranormal nvestigator, a stereotypical James Bond setting, a whiff of politics, a touch of reality TV hell and adds dash of horror and the result is a great, fast paced horror tale. There are some great characters (it even has a strong female lead, blimey) a wonderful use of cheesy plot and a high body count. Gets 4.5 stars from me.
In Perpetuity by Tim Lebbon
Awful. I can't really review it since I very quickly gave up and started skimming. Plot is one of loving father challenged by an eerie curio collector to bring him "proof of love" and was not for me nor did the writing do anything to engage me. Tedious. 1 star.
Hands Up! Who Wants to Die? by Lucius Shephard
This sci-fi story mixed with a low-life road trip romp works really well. The beginning certainly grabs your attention, a suitably mysterious house hidden in the sand and an odd meeting with strangers. All the characters are fun, if not deep, and the great group dynamics drove a lot of the story. It's just a pity the end fell a bit flat with a sudden dash into paranormal banality. Maybe I am just a jaded cynic. 3 stars. (