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Post by Ross Warren on Aug 16, 2011 13:57:08 GMT 1
Got my issue yesterday. Only read the columns so far, enjoyed the Fowler and Folk articles but found the O'Driscoll a little dry and dull.
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Post by benedictjjones on Aug 19, 2011 13:12:23 GMT 1
yep mine has arrived but i haven't started on it yet
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Post by Ross Warren on Aug 19, 2011 13:22:11 GMT 1
So far read the Bestwick and Campbell stories, both of which were top draw.
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Post by benedictjjones on Aug 19, 2011 15:15:41 GMT 1
i might check the campbell first as i'm not usually a fan but am waiting to be convinced!
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Post by karswell on Aug 20, 2011 15:39:03 GMT 1
Thought this was a really strong issue -and yes, the Campbell and Bestwick stories are the best. Mixed feelings about Still Life though, having got the TTA rejection slip for Dead of Night  Full review in the usual place... ;D |
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Post by Ross Warren on Aug 21, 2011 11:45:10 GMT 1
Quality review as always, and I'd have to agree on the covers.
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Post by Ross Warren on Aug 23, 2011 14:32:56 GMT 1
Finished the stories and I'd have to agree that the Lees story, although well written, seemed out of place for Black Static.
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Post by block75 on Aug 25, 2011 16:44:45 GMT 1
Not overly impressed with BS 24. I havn't read much Campbell but felt his story was overlong for a fairly standard pay-off. The writing was good but too flowery for my simple tastes  'Dermot' was probably my favourite with some fantastic writing but I guessed the idea, and ending of the story very early on. I may have been spoilt by the magnificance of BS23 so my views are subject subject to questioning lol |
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Post by benedictjjones on Aug 27, 2011 8:48:10 GMT 1
only read the campbell so far and, alas, felt the same. i just don't seem to connect with his stuff that well. the only one of his i have really enjoyed was in the mammoth book of monsters. i'll try and get the rest read over the weekend.
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'Dermot' was probably my favourite with some fantastic writing but I guessed the idea, and ending of the story very early on. I may have been spoilt by the magnificance of BS23 so my views are subject subject to questioning lol