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tancredquinn's review
3.75
The story is probably far better if you already knew some of the characters, but since that was my first Bledsoe book I can't really attest to the impact of that. It was a nice read, a good lenght for what it wanted to tell. But some part of the writing style irked me, though I can't exactly tell what.
git_r_read's review
5.0
I've been a fan of Alex Bledsoe since reading Wake of the Bloody Angel - Eddie Lacrosse #4, in 2011. Starting in the middle of a series isn't always the best idea, but it didn't matter in that series.
Mr. Bledsoe released a book of short stories that are sort of the beginnings and durings of several of his series and I knew I had to have it, especially since it was on Audible. I'll be doing reviews of each of the short stories as I find them on Goodreads as, apparently, the actual collection, Give Them What They Want, isn't on here as yet.
I enjoyed this story and it featured the Reverend Chess, Bronwyn Hyatt's fiance. I've liked and admired him since his introduction. He is spiritual rather than religious and is a good leader for his flock and the perfect partner for Bronwyn.
I can absolutely recommend this set of short stories, the audiobook Give Them What They Want and Other Stories of Sharp Wit, Cunning Women, and Wild Magic, and absolutely definitely, the author, Alex Bledsoe.
Mr. Bledsoe released a book of short stories that are sort of the beginnings and durings of several of his series and I knew I had to have it, especially since it was on Audible. I'll be doing reviews of each of the short stories as I find them on Goodreads as, apparently, the actual collection, Give Them What They Want, isn't on here as yet.
I enjoyed this story and it featured the Reverend Chess, Bronwyn Hyatt's fiance. I've liked and admired him since his introduction. He is spiritual rather than religious and is a good leader for his flock and the perfect partner for Bronwyn.
I can absolutely recommend this set of short stories, the audiobook Give Them What They Want and Other Stories of Sharp Wit, Cunning Women, and Wild Magic, and absolutely definitely, the author, Alex Bledsoe.
gabrielavmarques's review
1.0
Did not enjoy this, thought it was silly and pointless.
I have nothing else to say about this short story, even to criticize it, that's how little it made me feel.
I have nothing else to say about this short story, even to criticize it, that's how little it made me feel.
bookfessional's review
3.0
Meh. An illustration about how the true concept of the Christian God is bigger than culture or ethnicity or even humanity (and by "humanity," I mean species), but not a particularly compelling illustration.
dancarey_404's review
4.0
Interesting interlude in the Tufa stories that brings a bit of depth and heart along with it.
eol's review
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
keu482's review
3.0
Another Tor.com short story
This was a little too religious for me to feel entirely comfortable with, although it was interesting and well written. It looks at how a man of Christian faith would hold on to that and balance out a factual knowledge of the Fae.
This was a little too religious for me to feel entirely comfortable with, although it was interesting and well written. It looks at how a man of Christian faith would hold on to that and balance out a factual knowledge of the Fae.