The Strange: Exploring the Depths of Nathan Ballingrud’s Dark Fiction
Publication date: 21-03-2023 Genre: Science fiction, Horror fiction, Alternate history Language: English Pages: 304 Nathan Ballingrud’s The Strange emerges as a captivating testament to the enduring appeal of science fiction and fantasy. In a genre often dominated by futuristic technology and sprawling space operas, Ballingrud refreshingly delves into the timeless allure of planetary romance, echoing classics that have captivated readers for over a century. The Strange unfolds on a Mars reminiscent of Ray Bradbury’s imagination, where human colonization since the mid-19th century has shaped a frontier as wild and treacherous as the American West. The year is 1931 a deliberate departure from futuristic tropes, grounding the narrative in an alternate history that feels both nostalgic and remarkably contemporary. Central to the tale is Anabelle Crisp, a spirited 14-year-old navigating life in New Galveston, a Martian colony near the mining hub of Dig […]