"an all-time classic. one of the funniest books ever written whilst at the same time having a dark undertone that make it one of the most powerful anti-war books ever written too."
"superb fantasy trilogy way beyond Potter in depth, maturity, darkness, danger and wonder, but so new and different that it couldn't possibly be compared with Tolkien et al - it stands alone."
"extremely funny, a little bit dark and very, very cool - reads like a movie whilst still managing to be surprisingly subversive and thought-provoking."
"poetic, introverted, tragic and gothic whilst at the same time possessing deep humanity and even love in its often hilarious, truly memorable cast of characters. an over-looked masterpiece."
"fantastic ideas and exquisitely spare prose create one of the most powerful and moving Sci-Fi novels you'll ever read. interesting, though very different, sequels, too."
"deceptively simply written short stories that stir much deeper thoughts and emotions from the very funny, slightly crazy, but undoubted genius, master of modern Japanese short stories."
"sometimes very amusing but often heartbreaking study in opportunities lost owing to Englishness: repressed emotion, understatement and stiff upper lip."
"one of Moorcock's finest: trademark great characters and setting, but with a much more engaging story and far better writing than some of his other books."
