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During a recent visit out West, I had to pack the books that would either enlighten or entertain me through a thousand boring miles. Being a strong Geoffrey Household fan, this book fell into the latter category: entertaining with a … Continue reading
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As I attempt to work my way through some more of Geoffrey Household‘s works, I came upon this, his first published novel for adults and the book that preceded his most famous novel, Rogue Male. His only previous publishing experience … Continue reading
I recently finished reading Geoffrey Household’s Hostage: London (1977), a slow-paced terrorism thriller that scratched some itches, and after putting it down, I longed for more. I scoured my paperback dealer and found two more novels that will keep me … Continue reading
This novel is not my first Geoffrey Household rodeo, and each time I read something from him, I’m captivated by the intricacies of his imagination. In fact, this is my sixth Household read so far (see links below). What sets … Continue reading
I returned recently to what’s become sort of an annual favorite, one of Geoffrey Household‘s thrilling cat-and-mouse novels. This time I chose Watcher in the Shadows, which (truth be told) wasn’t my favorite but certainly was entertaining. I was surprised … Continue reading
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When I took a “Short Story Writing” class in college, I was of the attitude that short stories were practice pieces and for beginners only. Sure we read many classic works by great authors, but those were published in the … Continue reading
Yet another first-hand account from a fugitive in danger, Fellow Passenger was as grand as Rogue Male and more lively than A Rough Shoot. The situations into which Household’s current runner—the Oxford-educated Ecuadorian-Englishman and possible Communist, Claudio Howard-Wolferstan—are so fantastic … Continue reading
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The Almighty looks after the rogue male. (114) Of all the novels I’ve read this year, Rogue Male shined as the most grippingly unique story and now ranks pretty high on my list of favorite novels. Until I picked up … Continue reading
