tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670543499274741427.post2922851052968630126..comments2024-03-26T17:54:54.592+01:00Comments on Speculiction...: Review of “’Repent, Harlequin!’ Said the Ticktockman” by Harlan EllisonUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670543499274741427.post-62096660511174133672016-07-17T08:57:14.481+02:002016-07-17T08:57:14.481+02:00Indeed, there are no dystopian stories like "...Indeed, there are no dystopian stories like "Harlequin." For sure it's one of a kind. I really enjoyed the freak scene parallel to US counter-culture in the Vietnam era.Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796098208589965362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670543499274741427.post-18657198087137658112016-07-17T02:45:34.666+02:002016-07-17T02:45:34.666+02:00Hi Jesse
I think you hit the nail on the head, th...Hi Jesse<br /><br />I think you hit the nail on the head, the story of a non-conformist flouting the rules of a dystopian society is a very common possibly overdone SF theme. But what very much raises the level of this treatment, is Ellison's vision and style, from the very Ellison title, to the surreal characters and whimsical attacks Harlequin launchs to disrupt society. A really enjoyable read.<br /><br />Regards<br />GuyGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12546069846136464138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670543499274741427.post-8777844889342530452016-07-16T11:28:12.307+02:002016-07-16T11:28:12.307+02:00Very nice!
Thanks for the link for the Mirlees rev...Very nice!<br />Thanks for the link for the Mirlees review. Also looking forward to seeing what you have to say about some of Harlan's other stories. I would also suggest watching the documentary 'Dreams With Sharp Teeth' if you haven't already. <br />Thanks again(!)Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08079639507582130489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670543499274741427.post-51554240338171609662016-07-16T08:32:14.162+02:002016-07-16T08:32:14.162+02:00My blog is kind of an ongoing account of the books...My blog is kind of an ongoing account of the books I'm reading, as well as reviews of books I read before I started it (hence the multiple posts per week.) Ellison is someone I read the "big" stories of before the blog ("Jeffty is Five," "I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream," "A Boy and His Dog," "Harlequin," etc.), but no collections. I've been lucky, however, and been able to get a couple ARCs of his collections. The review of "Harlequin" above was kind of a warm up. Reviews should come some time in the next couple of months.<br /><br />Ask and ye shall receive. Here is the review of Mirrlees' wonderful novel - and thanks for the compliments.<br /><br />http://speculiction.blogspot.com/2014/11/review-of-lud-in-mist-by-hope-mirrlees.htmlJessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796098208589965362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670543499274741427.post-79399974244180383602016-07-15T23:18:28.708+02:002016-07-15T23:18:28.708+02:00I enjoy a lot of Ellison's work, especially hi...I enjoy a lot of Ellison's work, especially his short story in the first 'Dangerous Visions' anthology, 'The Prowler in the City at the Edge of the World'; which gave me a very disturbing dream (or, one could say a "dangerous vision" if they thought they were witty, but I'm not so I won't). Anywho, I've been lurking on your site here for years now and I think this is the first Ellison story I have seen reviewed on here, although I could be wrong. Any plans for more Ellison? Or, if you take suggestions mayhap you could review 'Lud-In-The-Mist' by Hope Mirlees? Please?<br />And thank you. <br />Keep up the great reviews Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08079639507582130489noreply@blogger.com