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A Girl's Guide to Guns and Monsters (Anna Strong Chronicles #5.5)
by
Martin H. Greenberg ,
Kerrie Hughes , Jane Lindskold , Nancy Holder (Goodreads Author) , Jeanne C. Stein , Anton Strout (Goodreads Author) , P.R. Frost , Kristine Kathryn Rusch
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Brilliant, original sci-fi and fantasy stories featuring brave and bold heroines
Thirteen urban and paranormal tales of strong women, armed with weapons they are not afraid to use, as well as fists and feet of fury, who face monsters and bad guys-and are not above rescuing men in the process.
Thirteen urban and paranormal tales of strong women, armed with weapons they are not afraid to use, as well as fists and feet of fury, who face monsters and bad guys-and are not above rescuing men in the process.
ebook, 320 pages
Published
February 2nd 2010
by Daw Books
(first published December 22nd 2009)
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I picked this book up for two reasons: as a fluff anthology, and because an author I especially like has a story in it.
I was expecting some middling-quality stories, but I was pleasantly surprised over the first one, by Jane Linskold; not all of the stories afterward held up to my raised expectations. I was also surprised (though I probably shouldn't have been) that each story has a fantasy-genre monster in it (lots of vampires); I thought maybe there'd be more action/sci-fi stories of women wi...more
I was expecting some middling-quality stories, but I was pleasantly surprised over the first one, by Jane Linskold; not all of the stories afterward held up to my raised expectations. I was also surprised (though I probably shouldn't have been) that each story has a fantasy-genre monster in it (lots of vampires); I thought maybe there'd be more action/sci-fi stories of women wi...more
A collection of short stories involving Girls, Guns and Monsters - I read it because Tanya Huff is included, though her story was not one of my favorites. I enjoyed The Drifter (great immigration/migration/western with werewolves sort of thing), Elizabeth and Anna's Big Adventure (young girl participates in beating the bad guys), Signed in Blood (not even sure how to describe this one...but I liked it), and The Wooly Mountains (Vermont's alternative-ness is more alternative than we knew). The ot...more
Slightly disappointed. I like short stories, I like stories about girl power, I like fantasy/sci-fi premises. But the quality of this collection is sub-par for the most part. Quite a few of the stories seem truncated; a part of larger worlds that I am not familiar with. As such, I felt a little lost at times. Perhaps if I were more familiar with some of these authors and their previous works, I would have enjoyed this more. Then again, part of successful short story writing (in my opinion) is th...more
I'm going with a 3.5.
The Drifter by Jane Lindskold: set in 1800s American West with werewolves, skinwalkers, and family ties. Really liked it. Near the top of my list for this antho.
Our Lady of the Vampires: it's the Depression and something strange is happening in a home for girls. It was all right. I did enjoy the end.
Best Friends by lilith Saintcrow: a standalone, not part of any other series that I know of; young love, protecting those you love, and making the most of what you have. Note: I'...more
The Drifter by Jane Lindskold: set in 1800s American West with werewolves, skinwalkers, and family ties. Really liked it. Near the top of my list for this antho.
Our Lady of the Vampires: it's the Depression and something strange is happening in a home for girls. It was all right. I did enjoy the end.
Best Friends by lilith Saintcrow: a standalone, not part of any other series that I know of; young love, protecting those you love, and making the most of what you have. Note: I'...more
A Girl’s Guide to Guns and Monsters
The main idea behind this anthology is strong women with the ability to find the weapon most necessary at the time and the courage to use it. Not all of the stories have guns—in fact, most don’t—and the monsters come from a wide field, although at first there seemed to be a dominance of vampires. Overall, each story was good, although a few had endings I felt uncomfortable with for one reason or another. My favorites were Jim C. Hines’ and Kristine Kathryn Rusc...more
The main idea behind this anthology is strong women with the ability to find the weapon most necessary at the time and the courage to use it. Not all of the stories have guns—in fact, most don’t—and the monsters come from a wide field, although at first there seemed to be a dominance of vampires. Overall, each story was good, although a few had endings I felt uncomfortable with for one reason or another. My favorites were Jim C. Hines’ and Kristine Kathryn Rusc...more
I picked this up last year at GenCon and had high hopes for it. I love the concept and love Nina Kiriki Hoffman. Well, it didn't suck, and was even mildly entertaining in spots but none of the stories were particularly memorable and I found many of the heroines cliched. This is definitely going into the "donate" pile rather than going back on the bookshelf.
I like anthologies for three reasons. First, you can finish a story in a short time. Second, you discover new authors. Third, you find short stories by some favorite authors. One of my favorite authors is Jane Lindskold who wrote "The Drifter" with Prudence Bledsloe, her brother, Jake, and an old west theme. This interesting tale has a unique ending. "Broch de Shlang" by Mickey Zucker Reichert features a couple who has a strange child and a snake. The plot is unusual. "Elizabeth and Anna's Big A...more
I checked this out because it has short stories by Nina Kiriki Hoffman and Kristine Kathryn Rusch, and I've enjoyed both authors. However, I realized that I'd read the stories before. It is a decent anthology, but wasn't really worth re-reading.
I enjoyed Tanya Huff's Victoria Nelson story. Jane Lindskold's story, though not connected to her series, reminded me why I like her writing and should read some more of her Firekeeper Saga. Most of the other stories were enjoyable.
Great, Strong Female Characters of all ages. I actually found several of these stories to be quite inspirational.
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes Sci-Fi and Fantasy stories revolving around strong females.
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes Sci-Fi and Fantasy stories revolving around strong females.
The rating is for the Jeanie Stein shirt story. I love how I start reading a short story from this author and the world disappears. I only wish there was more.
A good collection of stories by a variety of authors (my favorite among them being Lilith Saintcrow). Not highbrow by any means, but a fine book to occupy an afternoon.
Most of the stories were pretty good, and I decided to start reading Jeanne Stein and Lilith Saintcrow on the strength of theirs.
A winning Anton Strout recommendation. Lots of wonderful and exciting characters I'd like to read more about.
A decent collection of short stories featuring girls/women with guns and monsters. As with any collection, your mileage will vary.
May 07, 2012
Anne
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3 of 5 stars
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This anthology was not bad....some of the stories were really good, some I didn't finish as they didn't interest me. I really thought having 3 stories featuring lesbians was a pretty high percentage. Does that mean only lesbians can be girls with guns who fight monsters? I read lesbian fiction, but I was expecting so many in this book. A little warning on the cover would have been nice.
Overall this was a very well put together anthology about strong female characters and in each tale they come face to face with a monster. Interestingly the tales are put together chronemically with the first tale taking place in the old west, and the final tale ending in a future setting. All in all as with any anthology I have ever read there were some truly stand out pieces, some average pieces, and a few throw away pieces.
If you are a fan of short stories, especially those with a strong fem...more
If you are a fan of short stories, especially those with a strong fem...more
May 24, 2010
Stasha
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4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
short-stories,
paranormal-fiction
Couldn't help feeling that a lot of these stories were previews of series to come. I did get the lead on The Becoming from this book and we'll see where that series takes me. Tanya Huff's story was well worth reading, I may go digging to see where her new stuff is at now.
More feminist than I expected.
The only three stories that stood out were Best Friends by Lilith Saintcrow, No Matter Where You Go by Tanya Huff, and The Drifter by Jane Lindskold. The rest were mediocre at best.
Maybe check it out at the library, but don't waste the $7.99.
Maybe check it out at the library, but don't waste the $7.99.
Jul 26, 2010
Jenne
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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Shelves:
vampires-werewolves,
short-stories
I usually love to read short stories - I find some great new authors that way - and this book was no exception. Set out in "chronological order" this was a wonderful book of vamps, weres and monsters and the the gals feisty enough to deal with them.
I'll be looking up several of the authors to find other books by them!
I'll be looking up several of the authors to find other books by them!
Was hoping for a bit more from this collection. I wanted a book of kick-ass, strong female leads, and the stories in here alternated between strong bitchy leads, weak, clueless leads, and then your strong female lead thrown in every once in awhile. There was much less butt-kicking than I wanted.
Some good stories, but nothing that really took my breath away a lot of the stuff takes series characters and does little stories with them. This isn't bad perse, but it loses some of the spice of short stories that are completely self-contained and new.
Anyway, not bad but nothing to purchase.
Anyway, not bad but nothing to purchase.
I only read the one story - the one by Tanya Huff.
This was a fun book about just what the title says. Sometimes the girls are the monsters who kick butt, sometimes they kick the monsters butt. Some of them are in the world of the series the authors write, while others are separate. But all are fun to read!
I'm likin' it!
May 25, 2011
Bronwen Stair
rated it
2 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
fantasy,
short-stories
Couple of good stories, but I am not a fan of vampire and werewolf fiction. liked Murder she workshopped by Kristine Kathryn Rusch.
Jun 12, 2012
Rachel- Goodbye Borders
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3 of 5 stars
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read-2012
Like all anthologies, some stories are much better than others. I enjoyed Jane Lindskold's and Jim Hines stories the most.
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