Captain James Kirk is in trouble: he’s answered a distress call from the U.S.S. Constellation only to find it a wrecked hull, floating in space. The only survivor, Commodore Matt Decker, is wracked with guilt after sending his crew to what he thought was safety, only to watch them killed as the planet he thought … Continue reading An Episode Of Star Trek That Ian Likes: The Doomsday Machine
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A Novel Ian Likes: Bug Jack Barron by Norman Spinrad
Jack Barron hosts a phone-in talk show. He’s one of the hottest stars on television. But his personal life is a mess; his marriage has collapsed, he doesn’t appear to have any kind of goal or aim that he wants to achieve, and all he worries about are his ratings. But one night someone rings … Continue reading A Novel Ian Likes: Bug Jack Barron by Norman Spinrad
A Multimedia Phenomenon Ian Likes: Adrian Mole by Sue Townsend
Adrian has problems: his parents are going through a messy separation; the new girl in school won’t look at him; his community service project is a grumpy old man with a vicious dog; his lunch money is being stolen by the school bully; and he hates his Noddy wallpaper. Unfortunately for Adrian – but joyously … Continue reading A Multimedia Phenomenon Ian Likes: Adrian Mole by Sue Townsend
A Book Ian Likes: A Day In Summer by J. L. Carr
Peplow is off to the little village of Great Minden for their annual Feast, a day of celebration that brings visitors from near and, well, nearer. He attracts interest for being a stranger in town. He also discovers that two of his colleagues from the Second World War live there, but that is of only … Continue reading A Book Ian Likes: A Day In Summer by J. L. Carr
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