Recently, I've been quite taken by the mannerpunk genre due to Ellen Kushner's books, "Swordspoint: A Novel" and "The Privilege of the Sword". Both take place in a time period parallel to the late Renaissance. I have my eyes set on literature that is set in the Victorian time period, preferably with themes of horror or mystery. Think thrills, frills, and bloodied lace. If you've ever played the games "Cliver Barker's Undying" or "American Mcgee's Alice", that would give you an idea of my poison. Are there any books that fulfill my cravings, or are my tastes too eclectic for my own good?
Hi! I'm interested in *really good* contemporary Science Fiction and Fantasy novels written by women and with a feminist bent. I want stuff that's extremely well written.
I've read all of Ursula LeGuin and Octavia Butler, and some of Laurie J. Marks, Ellen Kushner, Marge Piercy, and Joanna Russ.
Thanks.
thanks for the suggestions! yes, i've read most of nalo hopkinson; that's exactly the tree i want to be barking up! i've read some tiptree as well, but didn't like her writing as much.
anyone else who's writing right now whose writing is really good? it's not just the feminist themes i'm interested in but also the great writing.
thanks!
