CRITICISM

Allardice, Lisa. “Nautilus, Not Nice.” Observer (2 March 2003): 17.

Provides a negative assessment of Heligoland, maintaining that the novel might work better as a short story.

Additional information on Mackay's life and career is contained in the following sources published by Thomson Gale: Contemporary Authors, Vol. 104; Contemporary Authors New Revision Series, Vol. 88; Dictionary of Literary Biography, Vol. 231; and Literature Resource Center.