Kings of Infinite Space

Hynes does things nobody else does, and some folks might have some problems with that. But he mixes the high and low easily and with wit, and in a unique way. This might not be his best book, but it is still better than most other satires around: Here's a little thing I wrote back in the day: James Hy......more

I'm not sure how to classify this book. It sort of goes off the rails in about the third chapter and we never get back to conventional travel again. The book reminded me of the office space movie with many of the office cliches about cubicle life ensue, but you get a few clues that it isn't all abou......more

Somewhat of a sequel to the first and third novellas in Publish or Perish, so better to read that excellent book first.......more

I saw Nancy Pearl speak last year, and this was one of the books she recommended. I was expecting more, and ended up skimming the end... I liked the beginning best -- an ex-English professor has travelled in his own personal downward spiral to land in a government job in Texas. The descriptions of h......more