Conversely, a book like The Stand by Stephen King is probably good to avoid right now. It's a great book, my favorite by King, but the subject matter may hit too close to home for some readers. Another book in the same vein, Swan Song, by Robert McCammon, is also a great read.
Agree. I can't recommend that book enough to those who haven't read it. Swan Song by McCammon, is almost as good, and I highly recommend it to anyone who hasn't read it.
I own the Ellison book, in hardback, and it's SIGNED by him. I met him a couple times at lectures he gave in the Phoenix, Arizona area. He was the funniest and most intelligent person I've heard. Of course, his story A Boy And His Dog fits today's atmosphere. And I can't recommend his work enough, practically ANY of his work, to those who haven't read anything by him. He was a brilliant writer.
Yep, he WAS brilliantly funny. I'm glad you got to meet him, as well.
Yep! Asimov and Ellison DID have their disagreements, but both respected each other's work. They were both brilliant writers.
Funny. It's on my nightstand right now. Third time through for me...
