The current common term for what you call 'intrusive' fantasy is 'urban fantasy', in which the magical world impinges on a city environment. Williams's stories are usually set in a city like London, and can fairly be considered early urban fantasy. That opening sentence of War In Heaven has always suggested to me that Williams had a film version in the back of his head. The close-up of the ringing phone and the camera pull-back to reveal a corpse seems very much like cinematic language.
Just started reading 'The Place of the Lion.' God it's a chore! I don't find it in any way an engaging story at all. Full of silly weirdness, bland characters and oddball conversations. However, I'll slog on to the finish just to say I've read it.
The current common term for what you call 'intrusive' fantasy is 'urban fantasy', in which the magical world impinges on a city environment. Williams's stories are usually set in a city like London, and can fairly be considered early urban fantasy.
That opening sentence of War In Heaven has always suggested to me that Williams had a film version in the back of his head. The close-up of the ringing phone and the camera pull-back to reveal a corpse seems very much like cinematic language.
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Elaborate, which john todd? Do you have a link or a way to find the video easily?
Just started reading 'The Place of the Lion.' God it's a chore! I don't find it in any way an engaging story at all. Full of silly weirdness, bland characters and oddball conversations. However, I'll slog on to the finish just to say I've read it.