Series ✦ Penny’s Take
Postmodern Fiction
Larry McCaffery · 1986
61/100
👎 Skip It
McCaffery is a genuinely respected name in this field, and the guide's international scope (not just American writers) is a nice touch. But it only covers the field through the mid-1980s, and the bio-bibliographical format gives you a taste of each author rather than real depth — niche appeal for scholars, not general readers.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety75
Substance / usefulness68
Craft & writing60
Originality60
Evidence & accuracy65
Hype vs delivers55
Age-fit60
Human-eye read45
Penny’s verdict61
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