Kham’s Comments (group member since Jan 10, 2008)

Kham’s comments from the The Inklings group.

Margaret wrote: "On the subject of the Inklings as a group, I would also strongly recommend Diana Pavlac Glyer's recent book, The Company They Keep ."
Thanks--I'm going to add that to my list

I'm mid-way through THE WORM OUROBOROS by E.R. Eddison, who occasionally met with the Inklings. I'm quite fickle about fantasy novels, always comparing material to Tolkien, who I consider to be the Shakespeare of fantasy writing. But Eddison's book is unique and interesting. The characters are a little too heroic at times, lacking the fallibility of Tolkien's characters that I find so intriguing. I also find his depth of description inconsistent--he rattles on about clothing and places, but so little about how the various peoples themselves appear physically. I give it a three out of five, which is pretty good for me.

Karen,
The Inklings book is a bit hard to find, probably unlikely you read it before. But definitely worth getting if you REALLY are interested in a bunch of old English scholars hashing it out in college basements. I am!

I'm reading a book on the Inklings by Humphrey Carpenter (a bit hard to find). Based on descriptions in the book, I'm not sure Williams is my type of author--I like fantasy, but the down to earth variety (like Tolkien) and without the religious messages and overtones.

It's on my to read list. Sounds like one of the other top authors in the Inklings. How centered on a Christian theme is it?

Thanks Aldean--I plan to seek out the Humphrey Carpenter book about the Inklings.

Sylvia--I had trouble getting your link to work

Anyone know if there is a book about the Inklings meetings?

One thing I have always admired about the Inklings is that very different people (mentally and spiritually) were able to come together and have interesting, productive discussions. I think it likely the insight made them all better authors.

I don't know anything about it, but would love to hear your feedback if you end up reading it.

I've never even heard of The Worm Ouroboros, or Eddison for that matter. I will be interested to hear your impression of the book.

Same here, Devin. Thoughts of the literary geniuses sitting around chatting has always inspired me. To be a fly on the wall! Let's see where this goes....

Well, someone needs to get this Inklings chat rolling!