Watch the North Wind Rise

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Summary: a must-read for any who enjoy future speculation fiction
Review: an essential volume to any science fiction library. this is the most original novel, speculating on future sociology, since "brave new world".

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Summary: Ian Myles Slater on One Book under Two Titles
Review: This science fiction / utopian novel by the poet Robert Graves also appeared under the more pedestrian title of "Seven Days in New Crete," under which name I have reviewed a more recent edition. In brief, this a very personal utopia for Graves, and closely related to his several historical / mythological novels of Ancient Greece, his theory of poetry and human culture in "The White Goddess," and probably to his personal life. Many readers have found it enchanting, others tedious or objectionable. It is probably a must-read for those who already know and admire Graves' other writings, but not a good introduction to his work.