On Wings of Song: Amazon.ca: Thomas M. Disch: Books

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In his seventh novel, Disch reaches a literary high point in the field of science fiction. At once hilarious and frightening, it follows Daniel Weinreb as he attempts to escape the repressive laws and atmosphere of the isolationist State of Iowa. A rich black comedy of bizarre sexual ambiguity and adventurism.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Virtuoso!, Avril 25 2001

Par	"kirkdax" (England, UK) - Voir tous mes commentaires

Disch has done it again! Surpassed himself with this gem of a book! Daniel Weinreb is a creation beyond belief. Never have I sympathised so much with a character. This book is so subtly layered that everytime I read it, I find something new. The concept is original and I'm envious that I didn't think of it! Disch's style is also enviable. He is everything a writer should aspire to. Certainly this is his best novel. Disch is a Maestro, the language is at his command. It's fabulous the way he mocked Norberg at the end of the novel - however frustrating the ending was. If Disch is reading this: Did he ever get to fly? This novel deserves ten stars out of five

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Best Ever, Juil 5 2000

Par	Sam Lewis (Nottingham, UK) - Voir tous mes commentaires

For me, "On Wings Of Song" is among one of the best books I've ever read. It transcends such concepts of genre and manages to become something quite different. This book should appeal to all, but especially the young as its themes of escape, rebellian and success deal explictly with the perils of growing up. It is interesting too how Disch paints such a division between American states in the future, but it is not done in usual future prediction style. This book will make you think about where you're heading in life.

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3.0�toiles sur 5 Disch's poison pen letter to Middle America, Mai 25 2000

Par	The Sanity Inspector (USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires

This book is best read by young people with active imaginations. Thomas Disch's talent and way with a phrase carries such readers through an interesting, original plot, and vivid characterizations. Many of his sentences indeed have the same impact as a jazz phrasing, as one print reviewer said.

Coming back to it in midlife, the book impresses only with the above technical aspects. The escapist theme now seems immature, and the oppressive society of the midwest from which the hero escapes is just Disch--and a thousand other transplants thinking that they are destined for bigger things--sticking his tongue out in the rear view mirror on his way to The Big Time. At the end, the villain guns down the hero, and then recites the Pledge of Allegiance. How silly is that? People who imagine themselves to be the brains or conscience of America really should lay off mocking people who are America's backbone.

The soaring dude on the cover of my old copy looks a lot like Tom Cruise, though...Maybe we'll see a movie of this someday.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 A totally unique and unforgettable read!
This is a brilliant book. The originality & relevance of Disch's vision is breathtaking, dazzling. Read more

Publi� le Janv. 5 2000 par inframan

5.0�toiles sur 5 Not my favorite, but still good
This was Disch's first SF novel in a long time when it came out in '79. Some consider it to be his best work, but I don't know about that. Read more

Publi� le Mars 22 1999 par hoorayforme

5.0�toiles sur 5 My favorite book of all time.
Disch traverses the spectrum in his subjects, but but not in his skills. He is consistently top notch. In my opinion, this is his best. Read more

Publi� le D�c 24 1998 par Gregory Monahan