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The Del Rey Book of Science Fiction and Fantasy: Sixteen Original Works by Speculative Fiction's Finest Voices
by
Ellen Datlow
“Ellen Datlow is the queen of anthology editors in America.”
–Peter Straub
With original stories by Jeffrey Ford, Pat Cadigan, Elizabeth Bear, Margo Lanagan, and others
From Del Rey Books and award-winning editor Ellen Datlow, two of the most respected names in science fiction and fantasy, comes a collection of fifteen all-new short stories, plus a science fiction novella, th...more
–Peter Straub
With original stories by Jeffrey Ford, Pat Cadigan, Elizabeth Bear, Margo Lanagan, and others
From Del Rey Books and award-winning editor Ellen Datlow, two of the most respected names in science fiction and fantasy, comes a collection of fifteen all-new short stories, plus a science fiction novella, th...more
Paperback, 416 pages
Published
April 29th 2008
by Del Rey
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Uneven collection--the three star rating is on writing skill alone. I myself rarely venture into horror fiction, so my personal taste is a two star "it was okay." If you are looking for true sci-fi/fantasy and dislike horror, this is probably not the best collection. "Speculative" is a much better description, since a couple of these stories have neither fantasy nor science fiction. One way unique aspect is that many take on issues of race/nationality, somewhat unusual in th...more
The stories were just OK nothing here that will really hit you over the head and say "This is great stuff!"
The Del Rey Book of Science Fiction and Fantasy: Sixteen Works by Speculative Fiction's Finest Voices edited by Ellen Datlow: One of the most important and prolific editors of science fiction and fantasy anthologies today returns with The Del Rey Book of Science Fiction and Fantasy: Sixteen Works by Speculative Fiction's Finest Voices. The key term here is speculative, for while most of these shorts lack the science fiction and fantasy elements that have come to define such stories for genre rea...more
It took me a long time to slog my way through these stories. While there was almost no science at all and very limited amounts of fantasy, horror was well represented. Maybe the definitions of science fiction and fantasy have changed, but I think that old Mr. Del Rey would be upset with the use of this name on this book. I know that the fad of open-ended stories has a place, but I'd like at least one story with some closure. It seems that open-endedness is just a cheap way to not wanting to writ...more
I've only read the first 2 stories so far. The first was definitely speculative/alternative history, so maybe fits into "fantasy". The second... was a nice story that my reading of "When Science Goes Wrong" tells me was probably inspired by a true story, but is neither sci-fi or fantasy imho.
Still an interesting read, but I'm waiting for the sci-fi/fantasy to start.
ETA: Ok, I finished finally. The last story was probably the best. Still had an ambiguous e...more
Still an interesting read, but I'm waiting for the sci-fi/fantasy to start.
ETA: Ok, I finished finally. The last story was probably the best. Still had an ambiguous e...more
This book was not that good. A couple of O.K. stories but mostly strange, poorly written, poorly edited stories. Not good.
If you want to read science fiction or fantasy novels then Del Ray is the publisher to look at.
Most of the sixteen short stories carried within this book were science fiction so I didn't find them as compelling as if they were purely works of fantasy.
It did introduce authors I had never heard of before so I would tell you to check this out.
Most of the sixteen short stories carried within this book were science fiction so I didn't find them as compelling as if they were purely works of fantasy.
It did introduce authors I had never heard of before so I would tell you to check this out.
This anthology is very uneven - some very good stories, particularly those by Lanagan & Bear, but some very average stories as well. The stories in the middle section, in particular, were quite weak. Overall, a bit disappointing. I'd hoped for more.
Returned this one to the library after reading Margo Lanagan's devastating Goosle. Tried to continue on several times with the other stories but none seemed to stick. Five stars for Margo alone though.
Added to read: "Sonny Liston Takes the Fall" by Elizabeth Bear after this review by Chasing Ray
There were only two stories I halfway liked, and at least one I'd like to erase from my brain forever. Meh.
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Ellen Datlow has been an award-winning editor of short science fiction, fantasy, and horror for over twentyfive years.
She is co-editor (horror half) of The Years Best Fantasy and Horror and has edited or co-edited a large number of award-winning original anthologies. Her most recent are Inferno, The Del Rey Book of Science Fiction and Fantasy, Poe: 19 New Tales of Suspense, Dark fan...more
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She is co-editor (horror half) of The Years Best Fantasy and Horror and has edited or co-edited a large number of award-winning original anthologies. Her most recent are Inferno, The Del Rey Book of Science Fiction and Fantasy, Poe: 19 New Tales of Suspense, Dark fan...more
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