There are plenty of skiffy novels around that I'd regard as good, solid examples of the genre, but damn' few that show much promise to blast my socks off.
I think you're probably right about this. It's impossible to tell without reading, of course; but it's not often I hear about something from one of the major imprints and think, wow, that really sounds different. That could be why I've started reading outside SF/fantasy more.
I can, though, recommend the latest books by Keith Brooke and Adam Roberts, which I thought were both remarkable, especially the Brooke.
This year's WFA list, despite one or two shafts of sunlight...is so grey and same-old same-old.
Can't really comment on this, as I've only read one item out of all the shortlisted works. But, although that particular item (Tender Morsels) is a very good book, I'll admit its use of fantasy is not the most interesting thing about it. I had thought about blogging the Best Novel shortlist, but again, the synopses don't really inspire me.
Which are the other 'shafts of sunlight'? I love to get recommendations!
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I think you're probably right about this. It's impossible to tell without reading, of course; but it's not often I hear about something from one of the major imprints and think, wow, that really sounds different. That could be why I've started reading outside SF/fantasy more.
I can, though, recommend the latest books by Keith Brooke and Adam Roberts, which I thought were both remarkable, especially the Brooke.
This year's WFA list, despite one or two shafts of sunlight...is so grey and same-old same-old.
Can't really comment on this, as I've only read one item out of all the shortlisted works. But, although that particular item (Tender Morsels) is a very good book, I'll admit its use of fantasy is not the most interesting thing about it. I had thought about blogging the Best Novel shortlist, but again, the synopses don't really inspire me.
Which are the other 'shafts of sunlight'? I love to get recommendations!