Song of Kali

The Song of Kali is the first novel by Dan Simmons. He would later go on to win the Hugo for Hyperion. This book won the 1986 World Fantasy Award. It's more horror than fantasy although by looking at many Fantasy Award lists, you will find a lot of horror. This one takes place in Calcutta. Upon reading, it becomes pretty clear that Simmons hates Calcutta. In fact, he spent 2 ½ days there, resulting in this paean of hatred. If there is a good quality of Calcutta, you won't find it here. But what you do find is a well-written horror novel steeped deeply in the mythos of the goddess Kali.

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