Gulliver of Mars by Edwin L. Arnold
Editor’s note: Because it’s in the public domain, Gulliver of Mars is free in Kindle format.
On those rare occasions when it is discussed at all today, British author Edwin L. Arnold’s final book, Lt. Gullivar Jones: His Vacation, is primarily spoken of as a possible influence on Edgar Rice Burroughs’ John Carter novels. But this, it seems to me,
March 21st, 2018. Sandy Ferber´s rating: 4 | Edwin L. Arnold | Free!, Stand-Alone | SFF Reviews | 9 comments |
The Way of the Spirit by H. Rider Haggard
Even in the modern-day 21st century, it can be a difficult situation for a husband to be in love with a woman who just happens not to be his wife. For the Victorian/Edwardian gentleman, however, especially for one of a highly moral and religious bent, the situation must have been even harder, particularly if that man were a well-known and highly respected public figure. And yet, that is exactly the lot that befell renowned British author H. Rider Haggard. I am only familiar with the bald outlines of the case (after having just completed my 42nd Haggard novel,
March 9th, 2015. Sandy Ferber´s rating: 4 | H. Rider Haggard | Stand-Alone | SFF Reviews | 4 comments |
Puck of Pook’s Hill by Rudyard Kipling
The Sword Gave the Treasure, and the Treasure Gave the Law…
Puck of Pook’s Hill is certainly not as famous as Rudyard Kipling’s earlier works The Jungle Book, Captains Courageous, or even The Complete Stalky and Co.. First published in 1906, it was his final novel (only an anthology of short stories came after it) and it is certainly an odd specimen of a book.
April 18th, 2009. Rebecca Fisher´s rating: 3.5 | Rudyard Kipling | Stand-Alone | SFF Reviews | no comments |
We’re in total agreement David!
I felt just the same. The prose and character work was excellent. The larger story was unsatisfying, especially compared to…
Hmmm. I think I'll pass.
COMMENT Was I hinting that? I wasn't aware of it. But now that you mention it.... 🤔
So it sounds like you're hinting Fox may have had three or so different incomplete stories that he stitched together,…