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fernzommu's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
brdgtc's review against another edition
5.0
Like Maureen McHugh's Mothers and Other Monsters, Ellen Klages' Portable Childhoods is a collection of short stories in the SF/F vein loosely related to a theme - and they are two of the best short stories collections I've ever read. Klages is a superb writer and her stories capture the essence of the wonder and dangers of childhood so well.
sarahbotreads's review against another edition
4.0
This is right up my alley. Klage's stories are hilarious, real, emotional, and varied without being weird for weird's sake.
barrywynn's review against another edition
5.0
Outstanding collection of short stories that will stay with you long after you read them. Made me love the form all over again.
survivalisinsufficient's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it. I am really obsessed with amazing short stories lately (especially scifi, although these are really fantasy.)
wealhtheow's review against another edition
3.0
My favorite story might be "In the House of Seven Librarians," in which a young girl is raised in a magic, completely closed off library.
satyridae's review
5.0
Exquisite short stories, most of which are from the point of view of a young girl. Not the same young girl, but very distinct, very real young girls. I adored Klages' YA novel The Green Glass Sea, and I adore these short stories. All are masterfully crafted, some teeter over into breathtaking. Highly recommended even if, like me, you are not particularly a short story fan.
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