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Old 05-03-2014, 05:10 AM   #19691
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Still reading the F&SF, [...]

And now I'm also reading Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams.
The Dirk Gently disappointed. Some wonderful moments and ideas, but the overall story wasn't so good. In truth, I suppose the same could be said of H2G2. Perhaps my expectations were too high.

The F&SF had a couple of stories that continued stories that had appeared in previous issues. They were most enjoyable and saved the issue for me. The other stories were too often dystopias/post-apocolyptic for my taste.

And now onto this month's Phoenix Pick freebie, The Warlock In Spite of Himself by Christopher Stasheff. I'm sure I've read this, but over 30 years ago. If I really like it now, I'll buy the next two, which Phoenix Pick have on special offer this month.
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