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Locus reviews Pics
It’s not online, and I am loath to trample copyright by reproducing it in full, but here are some highlights of Gary K. Wolfe’s review, from the December issue of Locus: In his first three novels, Irvine staked out a territory for himself as a dark fantasist of some of the more obscure corners of…
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French Interview and Review at Cafard Cosmique
“Le Soleil du Nouveau Monde est un récit cruel et solaire. Si c’est un premier roman, seuls les lecteurs les plus exigeants sauront le remarquer car l’aventure est menée avec une grande énergie et une belle maîtrise. Quant à Alexander C. IRVINE, c’est un très bon auteur en puissance dont on guettera en embuscade les…
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Pictures from an Expedition Reviews; Or, De Gustibus, etc. etc.
Forthwith I refute the common accusation that writers only trumpet their good reviews. From Publishers Weekly: Irvine does a good job of describing intricate, odd settings, but he’s less adept at actual storytelling, as shown in the 13 tales ranging from surrealist fantasy to hard SF that constitute his first collection. One of the best,…
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‘Reader, She Bit Him’
It’s one of my favorite times of year! Yes, the Literary Review Bad Sex Award will be handed out tonight in London. Guardian article here; and excerpts of the finalists here.
Crooked House Fictions 