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Getting It in the Head: Stories by Mike McCormack

apolasky's review against another edition

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challenging dark reflective medium-paced

3.75

I was pleasantly surprised after diving into McCormac's strange yet reflective universe, built with a simple yet effective and flowing prose. I'm looking forward to reading more of his works.

- Favorites: "The Gospel of Knives", "The Stained Glass Violations", "Thomas Crumlesh 1960-1992: A Retrospective", "Machine, Part II" and "The Reach of Love".

- Almost great: "Old Man, My Son", "The Angel of Ruin" and "The Occupation: A Guide for Tourists".

- Nothing to write home about: "A Is for Axe", "Blues for Emmett Ward" and "Getting it in the Head".

- Interesting premise that went nowhere (what a pity!): "Oestrogen", "Materials Grant", "Amor Vincit Omnia" and "The Terms" and "Dead Man's Fuel".

marudell's review against another edition

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dark funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.5

eeet's review against another edition

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4.0

These stories gave me goosebumps and left my stomach turning. Haunting, although some could have been more fleshed out. 
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