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The stories may be short but are excellent in their writing as well as their pacing. I was particularily impressed with Room 819; which recalled classic authors such as Le Fanu or Onions, but lacked the flowery prose that can sometimes leave the reader confused (or maybe just me!) I am definately going to be seeking out other works by Mr. Watt...
This book (interestingly recommended by Amazon, on the basis of my other purchses) was my introduction to D.P. Watt, and I must admit that I would love to read more works by him. The book is divided into three parts: -ACT I - PAST PUPPETS: This has three stories:a) Dr. Dapertutto's Saturnalia: a chilling and exquisitely crafted story set in post-1917 Moscow, that immnediately brings Reggie Oliver's works to mind.b) Room 89: the best story in this book, in the vein of the very best of H.R. Wakefi...
A very nice book from Inkerman Press, whom I had never heard of, I wrote to them, I ordered some of their other books. The stories within "Pieces for Puppets and Other Cadavers" are good, and certainly worth having, however these are not Mr. Watt's best.Contents:ACT I - PAST PUPPETS: Three Stories:1) "Dr. Dapertutto's Saturnalia2) "Room 89" 3) "The Hobby" AN INTERLUDE: "Bookworms (Some Strange Experiences in Cheltenham)"ACT II - MODERN MARIONETTES: Three Stories 1) "Glorious White Marble Lady" 2...
