Previous SFF Author: Jon Courtenay (Jonathan) Grimwood
Ken Grimwood (1944–2003) worked in broadcast journalism for a number of years before retiring in 1988 to write full-time. He wrote five novels, including the award-winning Replay, Breakthrough, and The Voice Outside. Ken Grimwood passed away Thursday, June 6, 2003 in Santa Barbara, CA. He was 59.
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Replay is a story that every reader can empathize with. Who wouldn’t want to relive their best years over again, with all their memories intact? Fixing all the mistakes, seizing all the missed opportunities. It’s an irresistible thought, a fantasy of “what ifs.” Ken Grimwood’s Replay (1986) predates Groundhog Day (1993) by 7 years, and explores the concept in far more depth, taking it to the extreme to examine what gives our lives meaning. It’s a very appealing story,
Stuart Starosta and Kat Hooper´s rating: 4 | Ken Grimwood | Audio, Stand-Alone, World Fantasy Award | SFF Reviews | 2 comments |
Previous SFF Author: Jon Courtenay (Jonathan) Grimwood
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,…