Category Archives: Books

Kavalier & Clay

I have just finished reading Michael Chabon’s ‘The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay’. This was a birthday gift from Bronte. I had never read any Chabon, but I was aware of his ‘Wonder Boys’ due to the film version of the book. I have to thank Bronte for introducing me to an excellent author, […]

Clarke RIP

I was rather sad to hear of the passing of author and scientific visionary Arthur C. Clarke. The Somerset born writer, inventor and futurist has passed away, aged ninety, in his Sri Lankan home. He is most famous for the novel ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’. I’d say Kubrick’s film of the novel is my favourite […]

Replicant Night

Is Deckard a replicant?
Yes, he is.
It’s obvious.
This is why:
Whilst tapping away at an old piano Deckard has a slightly drunken vision of a unicorn. Later, Gaff presents him with an origami unicorn. Thus suggesting he knows that Deckard is a replicant because he has insider knowledge of his programmed memories. He lets Deckard escape with […]