I liked most of Zelazny's stuff, including one of my personal favorites, _Doorways in the Sand_ and _This Immortal_. I realize that he is likely best known for his short stories (which were excellent) and the Amber series, but I was a lifelong fan, regardless. johne (phy) cook wisconsin, usa aerie blog: http://aeriepress.blogspot.com/ "A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man." - Jedediah Springfield >From: Jot Powers <books at bofh.com> >Reply-To: Jot Powers <books at bofh.com> >To: Dragaera List <dragaera at dragaera.info> >Subject: "Zelany's" _Lord Demon_ >Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 14:08:40 -0700 > > > Re Zelazny, has anyone read _Lord Demon_, about Kai Wren, Godslayer? > > Amazon readers seem to think it wasn't a successful reconstruction of a > > fragment. I wonder if GS was a reference to SKZB - some of the plot >seems > > to allude to _To Reign in Hell_. > >I actually just read it. Picked it up used, recognized that it was likely >less Zelany than the other author. I enjoyed it. It had clear Zelany >elements, but was obviously filled in by someone who was not, but that >made it a bit more accessible. In my mind, Zelany can sometimes be >a challenging read. > >Of course, my all time favorite Zelany is _Lord of Light_, so I may >not be the best person to ask. > >-Jot >-- >Jot Powers <books at bofh.com> http://www.bofh.com/books/ >"I'm upping my standards, so up yours!" > -Pat Paulsen (1927-1997), Presidential Campaign Slogan _________________________________________________________________ Browse styles for all ages, from the latest looks to cozy weekend wear at MSN Shopping. And check out the beauty products! http://shopping.msn.com