NONE SO BLIND

by Joe Haldeman ‧ RELEASE DATE: May 1, 1996

Another story collection from Haldeman (Dealing in Futures, 1985, etc.), this one comprising 11 tales, 1986-94, and four ""story poems."" Pride of place goes to the Hugo and Nebula-winning novella, ""The Hemingway Hoax,"" of which the 1990 Kirkus review of the novel version declared: ""Literary games and multidimensional meddling. . .so strong are Haldeman's warmth and charm, sc) deep his knowledge and love of Hemingway, that all this hanky-panky remains enjoyable even at its most improbable."" Also impressive are the Hugo award-winning title piece, about genius, unlikely lovers, and rewiring the human brain; and ""Graves,"" a Vietnam horror yarn that won both a Nebula and a World Fantasy award. In a similar vein, ""The Monster"" is another excellent candidate for The X-Files. And there's plenty of variety in the remainder, including: murder and painting by proxy; a multidimensional alien masquerading as an actor in order to collect human DNA; alien contact; dream therapy; and an anti-war parable. Unfortunately, the afterword, examining the ""life experience"" vs. ""sheer invention"" elements in each story, actually undermines them; authors, like magicians, should keep their secrets. Haldeman, while always an agreeable host, is at his best when his attention is fully engaged--Hemingway, Vietnam, alienation--and when he allows his own hopes and fears to communicate to the reader.

Pub Date: May 1, 1996

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: 304

Publisher: AvoNova/Morrow

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: April 15, 1996

Categories: FICTION