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Walcot
Brian Aldiss has described this novel as his magnum opus.
"Walcot" reveals Aldiss at his formidable and all-embracing best.
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On the glorious sands of the North Norfolk coast, Steve, the youngest member of the Fielding family, plays alone. But are these halcyon days?
The great events of the Twentieth Century are about to sweep Steve and his sister Sonia into deep waters. Chance is all.
The fortunes of the Fielding family continue through the storms of world events marking the outrageous years of the Twentieth Century.
(From publishers website)
"Walcot" reveals Aldiss at his formidable and all-embracing best.
........................................................
On the glorious sands of the North Norfolk coast, Steve, the youngest member of the Fielding family, plays alone. But are these halcyon days?
The great events of the Twentieth Century are about to sweep Steve and his sister Sonia into deep waters. Chance is all.
The fortunes of the Fielding family continue through the storms of world events marking the outrageous years of the Twentieth Century.
(From publishers website)
540 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2009
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About the author
Brian W. Aldiss
834 books673 followersPseudonyms: Jael Cracken, Peter Pica, John Runciman, C.C. Shackleton, Arch Mendicant, & "Doc" Peristyle.
Brian Wilson Aldiss was one of the most important voices in science fiction writing today. He wrote his first novel while working as a bookseller in Oxford. Shortly afterwards he wrote his first work of science fiction and soon gained international recognition. Adored for his innovative literary techniques, evocative plots and irresistible characters, he became a Grand Master of Science Fiction in 1999.
Brian Aldiss died on August 19, 2017, just after celebrating his 92nd birthday with his family and closest friends.
Brian W. Aldiss Group on Good Reads
Brian Wilson Aldiss was one of the most important voices in science fiction writing today. He wrote his first novel while working as a bookseller in Oxford. Shortly afterwards he wrote his first work of science fiction and soon gained international recognition. Adored for his innovative literary techniques, evocative plots and irresistible characters, he became a Grand Master of Science Fiction in 1999.
Brian Aldiss died on August 19, 2017, just after celebrating his 92nd birthday with his family and closest friends.
Brian W. Aldiss Group on Good Reads
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March 12, 2017
Good:
* Depicts a very eventful life of a man (and people around him) who went through a lot and achieved/failed many things.
Bad:
* The use of second person narrative is terrible because the readers can't make any decision at all (like in choose your own adventure books) and the book sentenced the readers based on the main character's questionable judgements as if they did those actions.
* Depicts a very eventful life of a man (and people around him) who went through a lot and achieved/failed many things.
Bad:
* The use of second person narrative is terrible because the readers can't make any decision at all (like in choose your own adventure books) and the book sentenced the readers based on the main character's questionable judgements as if they did those actions.
Displaying 1 of 1 review