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Oct 14, 2009
Andreas
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This collection leaves an uneven impression with ups and downs. There are some stories I liked but there are more I couldn't get into, even after giving some of them a second chance. However, I must applaud the editor Mike Allen for the interesting concept. Getting the reader out of the safety zone is an unusual and remarkable goal.
The stories in detail with the rating in brackets. My favorites are in bold.
Catherynne M. Valente, "The City of Blind Delight" (4/5 More...
The stories in detail with the rating in brackets. My favorites are in bold.
Catherynne M. Valente, "The City of Blind Delight" (4/5 More...
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Aug 03, 2011
April
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Mike Allen's collection of oddities by authors both known and unknown came highly recommended to me, since it's right up my alley. I tend to be leery of shorts/ anthologies though. It's a lot harder to get twenty stories right than it is to just get one, in my opinion.
Allen does a nice job of picking stories that deliver- at least in mood if not always other areas. All of the stories of this anthology have something to recommend them to readers of my admittedly eclectic tastes. I also fou More...
Allen does a nice job of picking stories that deliver- at least in mood if not always other areas. All of the stories of this anthology have something to recommend them to readers of my admittedly eclectic tastes. I also fou More...
Jan 18, 2012
Selmonella
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A beautifully crafted lard sculpture that I don't know what to do with. At times it felt that some of the writers are too self conscious to be able to not need to treat every sentence as a proof of their intelligence, which is a pity as the stories are intelligent enough to stand on their own.
Dec 31, 2011
Brittany
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While not every story here was my particular cup of tea, this is still an amazing and gorgeous collection over all. I loved many of these odd little stories and am eager to read the rest of the series!
Jun 23, 2011
Efseine
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I'm not a big consumer of short stories, but many of these were well-written and full of interesting ideas.
Apr 16, 2009
Izlinda
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I'm a little too tired right now to write a more comprehensive review, but I definitely loved this book! I'm glad I put it on my Amazon.com Wish List and more glad my sister and brother-in-law got it for me for Christmas!! YAY!
Apr 12, 2009
Bridgett
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Very unusual collection of mostly sci-fi tales. A bit depressing. My favorite story was "All the Little Gods We Are."
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