Reviews for Supernatural fiction for teens

The average rating for Supernatural fiction for teens based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2020-10-29 00:00:00 Barbara Slovan If you love science fiction and you want to find out how it all began as a literary force, this book is a must read. This is not a text burdened by academic jargon. Alkon clearly explains our infatuation with fantasy from the inception of literature, showing the roots of today's techie and fantasy blockbusters to be much older than Mary Shelley's , the demarcation that many acknowledge.

Review # 2 was written on 2015-11-15 00:00:00 Fabio Giovenco Well-researched and very clear, this book is a great introduction to early science fiction with several close readings. The last, on _A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court_, is the strongest. Alkon makes it clear that he is providing a sounding--not a thorough overview or even superficial overpass; as such there were many topics and texts I found missing here. However, as a sounding aimed at those looking for an introduction to early science fiction, it's an excellent place to start.