World Fantasy Award-winning author of The Onion Girl
The city of Newford could be any contemporary North American city...exce... read full description
The city of Newford could be any contemporary North American city...exce... read full description
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Sep 29, 2010
Julia
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What a great collection! Rereading “Trading Hearts at the Half Kaffe Cafe” got me thinking that Adrian Paul (the actor who did "Highlander" the tv show) would be perfect as Lyle the shy investment counselor/ werewolf and I never do that.
“Making a Noise in This World” reminded me of something Sherman Alexie would write and maybe film.
“Embracing the Mystery” and “Pixel Pixies” are both about the used bookseller Holly Rue. “The Witching Hour” is about Geordie and Christi More...
“Making a Noise in This World” reminded me of something Sherman Alexie would write and maybe film.
“Embracing the Mystery” and “Pixel Pixies” are both about the used bookseller Holly Rue. “The Witching Hour” is about Geordie and Christi More...
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Jan 12, 2011
Lis
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This is a hefty collection of de Lint's Newford short stories, several of them published previously available only in limited edition chapbooks or collections, and one of them, "The Witching Hour," is original to this collection. There's a good mix here of the optimistic and the grim, familiar Newford characters and new faces. Jilly, Geordie, and Christy each have the lead in stories of their own, while others feature new characters or characters who have been minor figures in other Ne
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Feb 07, 2012
Delirium
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I'd only previously read Charles de Lint in anthologies, and while this is already his fourth Newford story collection, it's the perfect introduction for me to his magical city and its fascinating inhabitants. It's exactly my type of fantasy -- an urban setting that I can very easily relate to, but filled with wonders big and small. A regular cast of characters keep appearing in his tales, sometimes in center of the story and sometimes on the edges. While the stories can stand alone, reading
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Mar 23, 2011
Mercadeez
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I absolutely love Charles de Lint. When I found that he had whole collections of his books I was so excited! I love reading these modern day fairy tales. It brings magic into a world where technology rules. Pixie Pixels was by far my favorite because of how it ties magic and technology together. And also Granny Weather for its dream like essences that I feel I can connect to and visit if I want to.
If you love magic and fairies, and worlds not too far from our own you should definit More...
If you love magic and fairies, and worlds not too far from our own you should definit More...
Jun 19, 2011
Rockettttt
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This was a random find at a used book store. I was attracted by the beautiful cover art and couldn't be happier I picked it up. This was my first trip to Newford; undoubtedly there will be many more. This collection of short stories spoke candidly about the human condition in a way I had never experienced before. Life and death were at the center of every story, mixing science fiction with a keen sense of existentialism. De Lint did an excellent job here, and I hope his other works live up to th
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Feb 12, 2012
Maura
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what i love about Charles de Lint's books are (1) how the world is recognizably ours but with magic just sort of off to the side where you're not looking; (2) how people are generally good -- not perfect, sometimes total screwups, but always having a decent core; (3) how it inspires you to appreciate your own life, whatever it is, without being all preachy about it.
I'm pretty sure this could be a decent intro to the Newford series -- it definitely helps to have met some of the char More...
I'm pretty sure this could be a decent intro to the Newford series -- it definitely helps to have met some of the char More...
Sep 29, 2010
Kerry
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As much as I enjoy the full lenght novels in Charles de Lint's Newford series, I have to say that I think I enjoy his short story anthologies even more. This one, Tapping the Dream Tree, had a wide range of stories. From the fairly light-hearted Pixel Pixies, Big City Littles and Trading Hearts at the Half Kaffe Cafe to the darker (and freakier)
Wingless Angels and Sign Here, there is a little something for every taste.
My particular favorite story was The Words that Remain, w More...
Wingless Angels and Sign Here, there is a little something for every taste.
My particular favorite story was The Words that Remain, w More...
Aug 10, 2011
Tommy
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A collection of short stories from DeLint's Newford world. I loved every single story in this book. DeLint's Newford stories remind me more of a mythological tale than a Fantasy story. Each character is given a chance to reveal as much of their background in each story (or as little) as seems necessary. The magic side of things - the fey, the Crow Girls (my favorites!), and a large multitude of others - is perfectly blended for both the believer and the skeptic. Absolutely loved it.
May 20, 2011
Eeiko
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This book of short stories is okay. The ideas and plots are really great, but they lack that extra, oomph, in the writing to make it really great. It's just kind of boring and passive. And at the end of every story you get a lame little lesson, which is annoying.
Mar 25, 2011
Karly
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While not as magical as some of his previous story collections, this collection takes you through the city of Newford and beyond into surrounding realms of imagination. A must for any de Lint fan.
Sep 29, 2010
Rachel
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This is a great collection of short stories about Newford. Generally, I don't like short story collections, because I find it hard to switch context so quickly. But all the stories blend together beautifully, and because they're not limited by the need to stretch a story to a full book length, they're more mythic and somehow more substantial. It's a bit like reading a book of fables. Cesar and I frequently bemoan the lack of mythology in daily life, and the resulting spiritual poverty -- thi
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Sep 29, 2010
Cindy
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More short stories to read as interludes while I am still working on Anna Karenina. I have mixed feelings about de Lint. I enjoy his numerous books and stories, but there is something about them that makes me feel like they are too simple, or maybe it is the repetition of themes. Maybe it is the part of me that forgot that I like fairy stories and feels a little goofy about it. Maybe I feel trapped in Newford, but it's not a bad place to be... (May 06, 2004)
Sep 29, 2010
Shoshi
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The short stories contained in this collection were mainly well written, though the quality of their plots/reliance on "spiritualism" varied. Generally the ones that relied heavily on "spiritualism" were less enjoyable for me, but if you're into that kind of thing it would get 4 stars.
Oct 05, 2011
Marissa
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What can I say? This man writes as a woman better than many chicks do. I'm pretty sure he's my soul mate. Oh...the book was excellent,too!
Sep 29, 2010
Scarlettdrawers
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A fantastical world, riddled with myths and magic crammed in betwixt the modern technology. A great book, which means I have to go read the rest of his works.
Sep 29, 2010
Debra
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DeLint's short story collections provide additional insight into the fictional world of Newford. Urban fantasy at its best.
Sep 29, 2010
Lyn
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Always delightful, sometimes maddening, this collection includes recurring characters from deLint's several worlds.
Sep 29, 2010
Judy
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Newford stories for teens or about teens/young adults.
Love the imaginary city and its environs and inhabitants.
Love the imaginary city and its environs and inhabitants.
Sep 29, 2010
Alexandra
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