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Christopher Priest


Michelle

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This author seems to have many different books published, and I wondered who else had read anything by him?

 

I started with The Inverted World, which has the feel of classic SF, of a city which needs to be moved along a track or risk being destroyed. I guessed the general idea of what was happening quite early, but not all aspects, and I found it a generally good book to read.

 

I then listened to The Space Machine, which starts off in 1893, and is an alternative view of War of the Worlds. It also has a time machine, and HG Wells is actually part of the story. I found it a pleasure to listen, and it actually made me laugh in a few places.

 

Next I've just started A Dream of Wessex, which has a more modern feel.

 

Every one of his books looks interesting, and I'd love to know what others think.

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I've read The Prestige (which is EXCELLENT) and also The Separation (also very good). Both deal with a slightly alternative history to our own but within a believable context, and both use misdirection and imperfect memory to great advantage.

 

Priest is a brilliant writer and I keep meaning to get hold of more of his books. He can be a bit mind bending, but if you just go with it and use your brain, it's an exhilirating ride and well work giving him a try! :)

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