Halloween Bingo 2024
I was delighted earlier this year when I was able to buy a copy of this out-of-print edition of Roger Zelazny’s final novel. I love James Warhola's cover art. It's obvious that Warhola had read the book and shared Zelazny’s joy in all the references to other literature and to the horror film genre.
I must thank my reading buddy Elentarri for researching the details of this elaborate book. The evocative title comes from an Edgar Allan Poe poem, Ulalume. The timing of a full moon over London on Halloween sets a date of 1887, perfect for including both Jack the Ripper and the Great Detective. Rumour has it that someone bet Zelazny that he couldn't write a story that made Jack into a sympathetic character (or even a hero). I'm glad he took the challenge.
Although I have read Zelazny's Amber series and his Lord of Light, I must admit that Lonesome October is by far my favourite. Now that I own a copy, I was finally able to follow the one-chapter-per-day reading plan. It was quite satisfying and I intend it to be an annual exercise in future Octobers.
I read this book to fulfill the Halloween square of my Halloween Bingo card.
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