Tuesday, April 20, 2010

The Brightonomicon - Robert Rankin

2005; 404 pages. The eighth book in the "Brentford Trilogy" series. Yeah, I konw. That's an oxymoron. Awards : Nominated for the British Fantasy Society's "Best Novel" in 2006. Genre : Humor; Fantasy. Overall Rating : 9*/10.
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A new author for me, and an excellent find. Kinda "Pratchetty", but he's not a Pratchett wannabe. I've combed the used bookstores for his books, and so far have only found two. B&N and the local library are my next stops.
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My review in 50 words or less...
Young Rizla and the incomparable Hugo Rune spoof Dr. Watson and Sherlock Holmes in a quest to find the Chronovision. There are lost spaniels, alien space crabs, and the last Descendant of Jesus. And running gags and Britishisms. Witty and well-written. Highly recommended.
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The pacey-pacey version of this review is found here.
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- TRIVIA BONUS -
Tomorrow, 21 April, marks the 100th Anniversary of what literary event? Answer in tomorrow's post.

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