altariel of this parish. Starts by hinting that it may be a Doctor Who version of Beowulf (main setting is the small city of Geath, ruled by Beol) but goes in quite a different direction - ending up with a nod or two towards Star Trek with a running subtext of sardonic political commentary. This will all be above the heads of the age group who are the main audience for this series of books, but their parents will enjoy it all the same. August Books 26) The King's Dragon, by Una McCormack
altariel of this parish. Starts by hinting that it may be a Doctor Who version of Beowulf (main setting is the small city of Geath, ruled by Beol) but goes in quite a different direction - ending up with a nod or two towards Star Trek with a running subtext of sardonic political commentary. This will all be above the heads of the age group who are the main audience for this series of books, but their parents will enjoy it all the same. -
Long weekend in Ireland
Sleep somewhat disrupted, but for those of you who saw me in Dublin at the weekend, the explanation of what I was doing there (and why I wasn't there…
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P-Con second day
Almost a week ago now, but I just wanted to note a) the blogging panel, which was fun and rambled all round the place; b) the Flann O'Brien panel,…
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Same scene, different angles
fluffcthulhu devours my brains.
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