Vincent Darlage’s Reviews > Adventures in Science Fantasy > Status Update

Finished "The Challenge from Beyond," which was a story written in sections by C.L.Moore, H.P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, and Frank Belknap Long. I could easily tell the styles of the authors from their sections. Long's conclusion was a little disappointing, but the parts leading up to it - especially Lovecraft's and Howard's parts - were fantastic.

Finished "Almuric," and what a great, rousing story it was. In the tradition of ERB, but with the bloody brutality of REH, this was a great read.

Although the going is slow because of my PhD coursework, I am really digging this story.

Still going slow because of my PhD workload this week. Great story, though.

Finally getting to read Almuric! Interesting take on the "John Carter" genre.

"The Supreme Moment" was a powerful tale of ultimate vengeance by an oppressed man against an entire world and culture. "The King of the Forgotten People" had some intriguing thoughts on the nature of man, leadership and power.

The first story, "The Last Laugh," which deals with the last man on Earth fighting against the robot take-over was a powerful statement (although it over-used the word "ribald") of the power of passion. The second story, "The Grondarian Man" was interesting in a clinical way, but lacked Howard's usual intensity (which may explain why it was never published during his life).

This is the newest volume from the REH Foundation. It includes Howard's science fantasy novel "Almuric," which I've never read. I am looking forward to enjoying this volume.