Turns out Stephens Hawking and King were both born in that decade, and if their notability was watered down by the name’s popularity then, these two have made more than good on that average now, I’d say. Our Stephens’ matching monikers weren’t lost on 2001 Giller Prize Finalist Timothy Taylor, whose latest novel plays on the authors’ eponymous parallel alongside their respective creative polarity. A literal and logical student of Hawking’s laws, Catherine finds herself facing a phenomenon much closer to King’s fictional preference instead. It’s a terrific idea, but Taylor’s take isn’t entirely successful, overwritten suspense stalling pace throughout. The west coast author does his Vancouver home great justice, though, and crafts a portrait of Chicago compelling enough to sell flights despite the subject matter.

Source: National Post March 23, 2018 18:56 UTC