The Ghosts of Watt O'Hugh
The Ghosts of Watt O'Hugh is the first in a series of novels by Steven S. Drachman, and it was published in 2011. The books fall into the category of science fiction western and tell the story of a civil war veteran who becomes a dime novel hero while engaging in all manner of fantastic adventures. The books also feature true life characters such as Oscar Wilde, J.P. Morgan, the first century Chinese emperor Wang Mang and the mathematician Leopold Kronecker, who appears as a villain.
Critical Reception
The Ghosts of Watt O'Hugh was named one of the best of 2011[1] by Kirkus Reviews, which called it "fast-paced, energetic and fun; a dime-novel for modern intellectuals,", and The Boston Phoenix called it "a rip-snorting, mind-boggling novel," adding, "there's a lot going on in this teeming tome!"[2] The 1000 Bars website, on the other hand, called the novel "convoluted"[3].
References
- ^ "Review, The Ghosts of Watt O'Hugh". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2-18-2012.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ Keough, Peter. "Review, The Ghosts of Watt O'Hugh". The Boston Phoenix. Retrieved 2-18-2012.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ Freeman, Dan. "And Now a Word from Our Sponsor". 1000 Bars. Retrieved 2-20-2012.
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