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littlebird113's review
4.0
The Dryad's Shoe is as delightfully Kingfisher as always, and Silver and Gold was marvelous.
nancyotoole's review
4.0
The October 2014 issue of Fantasy magazine brings the retired periodical back for a special issue in the "Women Destroy" series (see also Women Destroy Science Fiction and Women Destroy Horror, all which celebrate women's contributions to said genres). The result is a really strong collection of original and reprinted fiction, plus some insightful author interviews and nonfiction pieces. Only one of the short stories didn't work for me, but the rest were great. Here's a break down of my favorites three.
The Dryad's Shoe by T Kingfisher- I love fairy tale retellings and The Dryad's Shoe is a perfect example of why. Recasting Cinderella as a practical young women with a love for gardening and no interest in balls or princes at all, completely recreates the original tale. It was also the most fun story in the whole collection.
Miss Carstairs and the Merman by Delia Sherman- This story, about a woman naturalist who comes across a merman, reminded me a lot of Marie Brennan's Memoirs of Lady Trent Series. I found Miss Carstairs to be a very memorable protagonist and enjoyed reading about her studies with the mermaid, and the unique bond that formed between them as a result
The Abominable Child's Tale by Carol Emshwiller- A story of a young yeti-like creature whose mother vanishes. As a result, she decides to leave the forest for the first time, and the result feel heartbreaking, yet realistic at the same time.
I quite enjoyed this collection. Covering everything from fairy tales to superheroes, Women Destroy Fantasy is a worthwhile collection of stories and nonfiction.
The Dryad's Shoe by T Kingfisher- I love fairy tale retellings and The Dryad's Shoe is a perfect example of why. Recasting Cinderella as a practical young women with a love for gardening and no interest in balls or princes at all, completely recreates the original tale. It was also the most fun story in the whole collection.
Miss Carstairs and the Merman by Delia Sherman- This story, about a woman naturalist who comes across a merman, reminded me a lot of Marie Brennan's Memoirs of Lady Trent Series. I found Miss Carstairs to be a very memorable protagonist and enjoyed reading about her studies with the mermaid, and the unique bond that formed between them as a result
The Abominable Child's Tale by Carol Emshwiller- A story of a young yeti-like creature whose mother vanishes. As a result, she decides to leave the forest for the first time, and the result feel heartbreaking, yet realistic at the same time.
I quite enjoyed this collection. Covering everything from fairy tales to superheroes, Women Destroy Fantasy is a worthwhile collection of stories and nonfiction.
thebee's review
5.0
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http://www.fantasy-magazine.com/new/new-fiction/the-dryads-shoe/
http://www.fantasy-magazine.com/new/new-fiction/the-dryads-shoe/
competencefantasy's review
3.0
I absolutely love the premise and organization behind this anthology, but I'm less enthusiastic about the actual curation. While a couple of stories were very strong, a lot of the choices felt a little obvious for a collection with destroy in the title. They subverted, but in ways common enough as to be almost tropes themselves. I think I was expecting something that pushed a bit farther, but it was a pleasant addition to a few evenings all the same. I'm looking forward to the other special issues from this initiative.
jennyanydots's review
4.0
A companion volume to the SF collection, but only about half the size (producing this was the result of meeting a stretch goal in the original fundraiser). Several good stories, but overall not as strong a collection as the SF one, however did contain a section recommending authors and books to read - I'll be referring back to this later (not that my to-read list needs encouragement!). 3 1/2 stars, rounded up.
bluebec's review
5.0
I am really sad this ended. I thoroughly enjoyed the stories, though would have liked me of them, as well as the interviews and transcribed panel discussions.
It certainly has given me more great authors to look up.
It certainly has given me more great authors to look up.
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