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Jizzle by John Wyndham
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Jizzle (edition 1978)

by John Wyndham

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Jizzle by John Wyndham (1974)
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Title:Jizzle
Authors:John Wyndham
Info:London New English Library 1978 191p 19cm pbk
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A re-read of a book I’ve owned in paper for many years (it’s falling apart…)

An anthology of short stories by an author it’s a pleasure to read; decent writing and well-crafted plot all contribute to an enjoyable reading experience. 2 of the stories are favourites of mine - Chinese Puzzle and Confidence Trick.

They do read very much of their time - the book was originally published in 1954, so the stories would have been written before then, but this does not detract. I am reminded of the writing style of Neville Shute and the story craft of Jane Aiken. In many ways, the stories come across as magical realism rather than science fiction.

Recommended.
  Maddz | Apr 6, 2023 |
Short stories from the author of The Day of the Triffids. Good stuff. ( )
  gypsysmom | Aug 18, 2017 |
A great collection of short stories from John Wyndham. Very much of their time (this was first published in 1954) but still very readable. A touch of horror, a touch of humour - some of the endings had me smiling (or laughing) - I don't think there was a disappointing story in this book. A definite keeper. ( )
2 vote calm | Dec 4, 2010 |
stories: Jizzle / Technical Slip / A Present from Brunswick / Chinese Puzzle / Esmeralda / How Do I Do? / Una / Affair of the Heart / Confidence Trick / The Wheel / Look Natural, Please! / Perforce to Dream / Reservation Deferred / Heaven Scent / More Spinned Against

This is a great collection of genre-crossing stories, each of which has at least a whiff of science fiction, fantasy, comedy, and/or horror, but still enough realism to satisfy readers who don't generally opt for whimsy in their fiction. Among Wyndham's subjects are: a mischievous monkey with a penchant for portraiture and homewrecking; the humorous introduction of a Chinese dragon to the home of a salt-of-the-earth Welsh couple; the effect of an encounter with a Frankensteinian horror on an animal-rights activist; the problem with creating the world's most potent perfume; and the consequences of switching places -- even for a day -- with the mythical Arachne.

Great stuff. And, as it happens, my introduction to the writing of John Wyndham. ( )
2 vote extrajoker | Sep 6, 2008 |
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