ASMSG Scifi Fantasy Paranormal Emagazine August 2014 | Page 36

SFP Indie Issue 3

“The Cat Wore Electric
GoGGles” by Ian
Hutson
By Christoph fischer
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“The Cat Wore Electric Goggles” by Ian
Hutson is an inspired, absurd, hilarious and
witty selection of highly amusing short
stories. Whether set in space or in the
English Countryside, expect the unexpected
and enjoy as the nonsensical makes oddly
sense. It would be hard to pick a favourite
story. I loved Captain Faraday and his cat in
space, Mister Stringer and the consequences
of choosing the proper water for his tea and
the British attempt at travelling to the
moon. All of them sparkle with ideas and
originality, some louder than others, but all
very entertaining.
Hutson’s humour is great fun but it has a
profound basis in English culture and
human nature. It is light-hearted but behind
the silliness there lies a mind capable of
sharp and true observations. His ability with
the English language is superb; his style is
elegant, confident and magical. A truly
excellent selection, highly recommended.
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