Bookshelf Travelling for Insane Times – Andrew Crumey
Posted in Andrew Crumey, Memes, Scottish Fiction, Scottish Literature at 20:30 on 22 November 2020
Again the books for Judith’s Bookshelf Travelling meme now overseen by Katrina are on my shelf of Scottish books.
Eight idiosyncratic novels by Andrew Crumey.
I have read all of these since I started my blog and hence reviewed them all over the years. You’ll find them listed below in order of reading, with links to the reviews.
Though not all of his fiction deals with the subject, his background in theoretical physics colours some of the books. One of his accomplishments is that he has managed to illustrate quantum mechanical concepts in fictional form – and without sacrificing comprehensibility. His interest in historical figures and mathematics also permeates his work and he is aware, too, of the hinterland of Scottish literature. There’s not a dud here.
Mobius Dick
Sputnik Caledonia
Music, In a Foreign Language
PfITZ
D’Alembert’s Principle
Mr Mee
The Secret Knowledge
The Great Chain of Unbeing
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22 November 2020 at 23:57
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Andrew Crumey
12 April 2023 at 18:53
Thanks so much for this, Jack – I’m really grateful for the interest you’ve shown in my books over the years, which means a lot to me. I now have a ninth – Beethoven’s Assassins – and if Dedalus won’t send you a copy I’ll be happy to. Take care and best wishes.
jackdeighton
12 April 2023 at 19:41
Andrew,
I’ve enjoyed reading your books immensely. Thank so much for looking into my blog and commenting. I’ll certainly contact Dedalus in the hope they’ll send me a review copy.