The Retro Hugo post I was too tired to write last night will have to wait another day, because today, May 7, is Gene Wolfe’s birthday. The more I read Gene Wolfe (1931-2019), the more I appreciate him as a writer.
Tonight’s story is “Redbeard”. It’s a short tale, not really fantasy unless you count reference to a haunted house, the Redbeard place. It’s certainly not science fiction. It’s definitely horror, with a bit of noir thrown in for good measure. It was devilish fun. Continue reading