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Here's a new collection of short stories; many of you will recognize at least a handful of the authors. The stories vary quite a lot, so I think there's something in it for every kind of reader.
My overall rating is three out of five stars!
This is an added update. After posting this review, I was told by the editor to please not share my rating anywhere like Amazon or Goodreads because it was only 3/5 stars. Well, you see, that's not how reviewing works. In my review I haven't said anywhere to not buy it, or it sucks, anything like that, I just put my honest opinions in it like I always do. As an author you're going to have to deal with that sort of thing. So I'm going to share this review far and wide.
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Hooves and the Hovel of Abdel Jameela by Saladin Ahmed:
Not my cup of tea. I tried a few pages but couldn't get into it.
Children of the Shark God by Peter S. Beagle:
I'm not sure how to categorize this one. I haven't read any of his books before, but I've definitely heard about them. This story brings the classic moral-fairytale-esque idea and twists it all around for a completely original tale. There's something about the way he writes, like a true ancient storyteller with a vivid imagination. It's impressively creative, and now I really should get to reading The Last Unicorn...
Misery by Heather Brewer:
I've only read Heather's work in other anthologies, not her actual books, so I know I like her writing style. She's also an incredibly nice person. Misery, one of her two stories in here, is probably my favorite. It reads like a true black-and-white Twilight Zone episode, with almost a touch of The Giver. This story had me in goosebumps from the first sentence, and ended differently than I expected.
(Also I realized I'd read this one in another anthology before, no wonder I liked it! Again!)
Shadow Children by Heather Brewer:
It's okay, but nothing original and sort of predictable…also too short to succeed in grabbing me.
Red Run by Kami Garcia
Supernatural fan? It's like a condensed version of an episode. Twisty turny creepy.
Pale Rider by Nancy Holder
Halfway through I realized I'd read this one before too. Its difference stands out--unique paranormal/dystopian combination.
Frost Child by Gillian Philip
Not a fan. Read a few pages but couldn't get into it, but it also had to do with one of her stories, like a prequel. So maybe that's why I just didn't understand.
South by Gillian Philip
One of the shortest stories, but in my top three favorite. Reads like an old tale of the north, but all I could gather was it's at an icy island in the middle of nowhere. Similar to Peter Beagle's story from near the beginning. Both have that older-story feel.
A Knot of Toads by Jane Yolen
Second favorite! If I remember correctly, it took place in Scotland in the early 1900s. Witches and curses and despite it's grossness, I totally enjoyed it. Don't miss this one!
The Adventures of Lightning Merriemouse-Jones by Nancy and Belle Holder
This is a retelling of Dracula….with mice as characters.
I think I'll leave you with that.
-Jane
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Thank you to the editor for sending me a copy of this book to review; receiving a free copy has in no way influenced my opinions of the book. This is a review without bias.
Rossi Berharap Yamaha Bisa Tampil Sempurna di Sepang
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Agen Bola Terpercaya indo11.com melaporkan, Valentino Rossi masih terkenang dengan kemenangan yang nyaris sempurna buat Yamaha di GP Australia lalu. The Doctor berharap prestasi serupa di seri Sepang akhir pekan ini.
Terkecuali Pol Espargaró yang terjatuh di Phillip Island lalu, dua tim Yamaha, Movistar Yamaha dan Tech3, sukses sapu bersih podium 1-2-3 yang diklaimRossi, Jorge Lorenzo dan Bradley Smith.
“Kemenangan terakhir di Australia luar biasa, kami sangat bahagia, terutama soal kepastian hasil bagus dari kerja keras kami terhadap motor selama ini,” ujar Rossi.
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Demi bisa kembali menguasai podium Malaysia sekaligus bikin tim rival, Honda gigit jari lagi, pencarian set-up yang tepat akan jadi suatu keharusan. Terlebih karakter Phillip Island dan Sepang, jauh berbeda.
Belum lagi, Rossi punya ambisi pribadi untuk juga saling sikut dengan Lorenzo dan Dani Pedrosa, guna merebut posisi runner-up klasemen musim ini.
Pertahanan Juventus Mulai Mengendur
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Setelah rentetan clean sheet mereka di semua ajang musim 2014/15 terhenti ketika takluk 0-1 dari tuan rumah Atletico Madrid dan kembali kebobolan saat mengalahkan AS Roma 3-2 di Serie A, Juventus imbang 1-1 di kandang Sassuolo. lemahnya ketangguhan pasukan Massimiliano Allegri lagi-lagi mengemuka usai ditekukOlympiakos 0-1 di Karaiskakis Stadium, Kamis (23/11).
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Jika Allegri tak segera membenahi lini belakangnya, bukan tak mungkin sang juara bertahan tergusur dari puncak klasemen sementara Serie A. Perbaikan serupa pun diperlukan di pentas Liga Champions kalau mereka masih ingin lolos ke babak 16 besar.
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"I understand if the reporters have thought so, but it's just a hot issue. I see myself with responsibility," open Klopp told reporters.
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The Toffees are well aware of so much interest in Arsenal, being the owner of the club was eager to continue to cooperate with McCarthy.
Everton do not want to miss this star players and getting rejected offers from Arsenal. However, some sources say if Everton could soften their hearts when filed a dowry worth £ 20 million.
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Handanovic Akui Inter Milan Belum Bisa Samai Madrid
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Kiper Slovenia tersebut sebenarnya tampil cukup baik kala menghalau serangan berulangkali dari tim asuhan Rafael Benitez. Namun apa daya, pada akhirnya Nerazurri masih harus menelan kekalahan ketiga mereka secara beruntun di negeri Tirai Bambu.
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