The Course of the Heart by M. John Harrison

Over the years this has seen him become a household name for many worldwide, as his work is universal in both its nature and its appeal. Giving them a real sense of personality, he allows them to have a fully three-dimensional personality all of their very own. His rich and intricate narratives are well written, as he expertly balances a number of different elements throughout his fiction.Īnother well managed feature of Harrison’s work is that of his characters, as he really manages to bring them to life. Keeping readers invested in his writing, he also knows how to entertain, allowing them to really feel as if they’re a part of the action. Working as an English critic too, he provides an in-depth look at genre fiction, saying something quite different in the process.

From short stories to long-form novels, he’s a versatile writer as well, with a lot to say offer within his particular field and genre.Īlso writing under the pseudonym of Gabriel King, he’s also been known to write with fellow author Jane Johnson under his pen-name. Taking readers on a journey essentially, he allows them to lose themselves in his words and work, providing them with a fresh and unique insight. Reaching a huge audience of readers worldwide, he’s made a name for himself with his imaginative and creative perspective of the genres. John Harrison, is well regarded for his science-fiction and fantasy novels. 'About this title' may belong to another edition of this title.The British author Michael John Harrison, aka M. Readers who like fantasies tinged with the transcendent will find much to enjoy.Ĭopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Harrison ( Things That Never Happen) tantalizes the reader with explanations that are always just out of reach, and this sense of imminent revelation heightens the tale's mystery and suspense. The meaning of the Pleroma and the Coeur, and how they relate to visions of awe and terror that taunt all three characters over the course of the story, are just part of the weird aura that cloaks all the novel's events and points back to a strange shared experience from their youth. All three are beholden to Yaxley, a creepy acquaintance from their schooldays who shows up periodically, always speaking in metaphysical riddles about a sensual realm called 'the Pleroma.' Meanwhile, Lucas entertains Pam with a fanciful history of 'the Coeur,' a symbol-laden quest that spans centuries and continents and is linked to the understanding of the Pleroma. Lucas and Pam are in a deteriorating marriage, and the narrator uses work as a refuge from family and friends. Lucas Medlar, Pam Stuyvesant and the novel's unnamed narrator are all middle-aged intellectuals mired in the entropy of their lives. An unspoken secret that warps the lives of three Cambridge graduates is a springboard into mysteries of the heart and spirit in British author Harrison's enigmatic dark fantasy.

The Course of the Heart by M. John Harrison