Many years ago in my youth, I was enthralled by "science fiction", Ray Bradbury etal, and also recieved many passed-on copies of the US/UK magazines of the time, with their evocative artwork, and low quality "pulp" paper .
(As I got older, I began to sift out those which I felt were basically westerns set on other worlds, but, well, knowing the ending.... )
With my embracing of ebook technology, I can't resist looking at any free or low price offer, a great number of which are, yes, science fiction.
Nowadays, they seem to be about elves etc... ( "Lord of the Rings rip-off area), magic & wizards/ry, ( Harry Potter rip-off area), gore, blood and violence in general on other worlds , times, and on Earth - vampires being a great contributor, it seems to me (TV rip-area) - and ..... Westerns set on other worlds.
Again.
Being entranced by Tolkein well before he became a cult, ditto Ms. Rowling, and not being a great prude - apart from obviously naughtiness and blood & guts for the sake of it - I should be in my element.
Sadly, I am not.
Many of the offerings I have investigated have proved to be, frankly, rubbish - to me, anyway - mainly due to silly plots & characters, bad construction, silly mistakes, and quite honestly terrible writing in general.
The unfortunate thing is, some begin with a vital requirement for a great read - a very good idea, plot, or device.
I suppose 'twas ever thus
- but there is now the opportunity for so much more of it ..........
