Michael R. Linaker (1940–2024)

For such a short book, it seemed like it would never end. There was little development of the main characters, so it was difficult to feel any urgency to their situation. As another reviewer pointed out, minor characters were better fleshed out.

This book was about as compelling to read as a b-movie is to watch, and just as formulaic. The hero is foiled throughout by a shit-for-brains supervisor, while we get subjected to scene after scene of a new character being introduced only to fall show more victim, within the next 3 or 4 pages, to the menace.

The story never builds to a climax. The hero simply experiences a eureka moment, "discovering" the solution which was staring him in the face the entire time. And they all live happily ever after. The end. show less

In this British dramatic comedy, three gay couples spend a weekend in the country as they try to sort out their relationships. Paul (James Dreyfus) and Ben (Mark Sands) have been together for five years; the first four were happy, but things have gotten difficult in recent months, and they're considering calling it quits. They've rented a house in the country for Easter weekend and have brought along some friends, whose love lives are also in transition. Owen (Andrew Ableson) and Matt show more (Michael Urwin) have been seeing each other for three months and are wondering if the time is right to move in together. Meanwhile, Will (David Coffey) and Adam (Darren Petrucci) recently shared a one-night stand, and Will is hoping it will grow into something deeper, though Adam knows better. Mark Deming show less

Responsible environmentalists and media against the evil nuclear power plant establishment. Radiation leak! Mutant scoprions swarm (in England!!). Death and horror follow. Close minded doctors fail to acknowlege the threat! The beautiful woman and couragous doctor take on the establishment! The classic 1960's formula; was it really written in 1980?

Enjoyably Bad