Light
by M. John Harrison
Taste attributes: science fictionpsychologicalcrimefresh & originalunsavouryheavyimaginaryintricatesolving the riddle/not as it seemsself destruction/implosiontroubled leads
Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, inventive science-fiction novel, dark rather than wholesome. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
Pace: balanced · Originality: very fresh · Tone: very dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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2.7 / 5
7 ratings
About This Book
Comment from Jon Courtenay Grimwood: > Light is the kind of novel other writers read and think: "Why don't I just give up and go home?" That was certainly my first reaction on reading its mix of coldly perfect prose and attractively twisted insanity. It's also the only book to bring me unpleasantly close to sympathising with a serial killer.
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- Author
- M. John Harrison
- Published
- 2002
- Pages
- 336
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- Open Library
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