Here are the occasional reflections of a joyful traveller along the strange pathways of fantasy and adventure. All my reviews are independent and unsolicited. I read many books that I don’t feel sufficiently enthusiastic about to review at all. Rather, this blog is intended as a celebration of the more interesting books I stumble across on my meandering reading journey, and of the important, life-affirming experiences they offer. It is but a very small thank you for the wonderful gifts their writers give.

Tuesday 16 February 2016

Nigel McDowell

It was devastating to hear the news of the very recent death from cancer of extraordinarily talented young writer Nigel McDowell. You can see how highly I regard his books in my posts from July and October of 2014. Literature and human kind are much poorer for his loss but inordinately richer for his legacy. Our best tribute now is to read (or re-read) his books and to try to make sure that as many young people as possible enjoy the enormous pleasure of doing the same.

Our thoughts go out to those privileged to love and be loved by him.

 

 

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