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published
2007
by Ace Trade
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Paperback, 448 pages
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044101481X
(isbn13: 9780441014811)
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Six stories from some of the most famous names in fantasy-all with one commonthreat-"the fair folk." From blithe fairies to sinister fey, so...more
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The Fair Folk was put together in 2005 by the Science Fiction Book Club, and consists of stories written about elves and their kin from some luminaries in the field. I enjoyed each one immensely, differing as they do in style and tone.
“UOUS” by Tanith Lee takes the familiar “three wishes” story and turns it on its head. An unhappy Cinderalla-esque young woman calls out three wishes, conjuring a fairy who is more than happy to comply with her request. However, thanks the the usual cav...more
“UOUS” by Tanith Lee takes the familiar “three wishes” story and turns it on its head. An unhappy Cinderalla-esque young woman calls out three wishes, conjuring a fairy who is more than happy to comply with her request. However, thanks the the usual cav...more
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Read in July, 2007
I usually steer clear of collections of short stories - I'm guilty of wanting the story to last longer than that! Right about the time you are committed to the characters, the story is over and you have a new set of voices to hear. But this one I think I'm going to have to own. It's a wonderful collection and the stories sit well with one another. Dark in some spots, light and fanciful in others - a very good mix.
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Read in July, 2008
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I found it on a bargain shelf.recommends it for: fantasy and fey lovers
I am currently reading the third short story in this compilation. The writing is above and beyond. The first story is by Tanith Lee - now I have to read all her other stories! It is a spin on the traditional Cinderella story involving a teenager named Lois and the king of the fairies. The seocnd follows a modern man, Jeffrey, and his mischievous brownie. None of the tales so far feature "happy rainbow" fairies.
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Read in January, 2008
As usual, the story by Jane Yolen (and Midori Snyder) was beautifully written, complex and pure urban faerie tale. The main characters are actually women of an older age, not pubescent virgins. Refreshing. The next most memorable story was McKillip's 'Kelpie'. Also lovely and haunting.
I have to admit though, that just seeing the name Yolen in an anthology will sell me on the book.
I have to admit though, that just seeing the name Yolen in an anthology will sell me on the book.
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Read in January, 2006
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I did.recommends it for: fantasy people
There are a few different stories in here from different authors. They are all fun. Each one is about a different kind of elf or elven creature. Some are dark some are just different. This is a book that I have read twice and will read again.
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Read in May, 2007
enjoyed these stories. best was gypsies in the wood, which I had already read. funny take off on Disney.
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a nice collection, tho a little uneven.
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