The Man Who Got Away
| Author | Sumner Locke Elliott |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | science fiction |
| Set in | 1972 |
| Publication place | USA |
The Man Who Got Away is a 1972 novel by Sumner Locke Elliott. He wanted to write a book about the future.[1]
Premise
[edit]A successful TV producer begins to live his life backwards.
Reception
[edit]The Sydney Morning Herald called it "competent, workmanlike."[2] A reviewer for the Sydney Sun Herald wrote, "the denouement has the flavour of a melodrama."[3]
The Canberra Times called it "powerful, thoughtful and moving."[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "PS: WE HEAR YOU Sumner Locke Elliott: An interview in New York", The Bulletin, John Ryan Comic Collection (Specific issues)., Sydney, N.S.W: John Haynes and J.F. Archibald, 27 December 1983, nla.obj-1605128490, retrieved 7 October 2024 – via Trove
- ^ Murray, Les (22 December 1973). "Mythology of the achieving classes". The Sydney Morning Herald. p. 13.
- ^ Kepert, L.V. (9 December 1973). "Author who got away". The Sydney Sun Herald. p. 101.
- ^ "VARIATIONS ON A THEME". The Canberra Times. Vol. 48, no. 13, 770. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 31 May 1974. p. 9. Retrieved 16 September 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
External links
[edit]- The Man Who Got Away at AustLit