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Robert Rankin
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Publisher | Gollancz | ||
ISBN | 9780575082403 | ||
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Vicky
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ONE IN EVERY THREE PEOPLE LIVING IS ACTUALLY DEAD! It is a matter of historical record that during the latter part of World War II, England's top-secret Ministry of Serendipity enlisted the services of arch-magician Aleister Crowley to create a Homunculus. Why? Well that's a long story, spanning almost seven decades as it follows the life and career of Tyler, rock star, private eye - and notable for the fact that he almost saved Mankind. The cast of millions also includes ukulele maestro George Formby, Mick Jagger, Mama Cass, Elvis Presley and Lazlo Woodbine. And Tyler's brother, Andy, who impersonates animals (and who single-handedly brought about the Swinging Sixties). And a lady named Clara from Croydon, who unlocked the meta-phenomena of the Multiverse. And a corner shopkeeper from Brentford, who created a sitting room for God. And a great many living dead. Oh yes, and it also involves a monster in human form whose intention it is to turn the Earth into a Necrosphere, a planet totally devoid of life .
Robert Rankin by victoria Warren
Review
Robert Rankin in real life has a grandchild called Tyler with cerebral palsy who will never be able to walk. Knowing all of this what does Robert do but write a book called Necrophenia, with Tyler (as an adult and normal) as the main character. He has given him a journey in life that is quite fantastic because he has to save planet Earth from a monster in human form who wants to turn earth into a necrosphere with no life on it what so ever.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book with all its many references to famous pop musicians from the '60s and '70s such as Mama Cass, Mick Jagger et al.
As with most of his plot lines Robert Rankin likes to digress, and goes of into different tangents, getting Tyler and his brother Andy into all sorts of trouble with lots of times shifts and unrealities.
There were many times that I found myself laughing out loud. Take your time in reading Necrophenia relax and enjoy.

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