Yeah, I left it intentionally vague just to see what others would come up with. By non-mainstream, basically I didn't want people recommending the big authors that a bookshop would try to push on me and I was curious to see what people would come up with. I've heard of Jeff VanderMeer, but not read his stuff, so I might give that a try. I read one book by Iain MacLeod (I don't recall which one). I found it ok, but not hugely my type. I should give him another try, though, instead of letting one book put me off. After all, some of my favourite authors have books/short stories that I find 'ok', so.
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Date: 2009-04-22 12:46 pm (UTC)Thank you for recommending these. :D