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A review by kylie_formosa
The Book of Swords by Gardner Dozois
3.0
3.33 stars (avg)
K. J. Parker - The Best Man Wins - 5 ⭐️
This was a really good story and the double twist at the end was wonderfully done. Amazing story to kick off the anthology. One of my favourites of the whole anthology.
Robin Hobb - Her Father's Sword - 2.5 ⭐️
You know there's unwavering familial loyalty and then there's just plain stupidity. And refusing to accept facts as they literally stand in front of you is just plain dumb.
Ken Liu - The Hidden Girl - 4.5 ⭐️
This was my first foray into ken liu's works and boy have I been sleeping on him. The magic in this story is so intriguing, I would love to read a whole novel set in this world. I can't wait to pick up the dandelion dynasty.
Matthew Hughes - The Sword of Destiny - 2 ⭐️
This story felt like an excerpt that was taken from a larger novel rather than a short story that can stand on its own. It was also like we were just experiencing the story rather than being immersed in it.
Kate Elliot - "I am a Handsome Man," Said Apollo Crow - 3 ⭐️
Could not care less what happened in this story but enjoyed the way the story was told. Would read more from the author.
Walter Jon Williams - The Triumph of Virtue - 3 ⭐️
Very well-written, but the mystery was kinda dry.
Daniel Abraham - The Mocking Tower - 4.5 ⭐️
Love the writing style and the atmosphere (Abrahams is so skilled in describing things in a way that is very engaging). I'm very excited to check out more of his works.
C. J. Cherryh - Hrunting - 2 ⭐️
Could not tell you what happened in this story. Would have probably been more enjoyable if I had known more about Beowulf but then again, I don't care enough.
Garth Nix - A Long, Cold Trail - 4 ⭐️
GN is one of my favourite childhood authors (Sabriel being one of my favourite books) so I was very excited for this short story. And he did not disappoint - the writing is great as always but the story itself was so complex and intricate... apparently there is a whole short story collection set in this world, which I will definitely be checking out.
Ellen Kushner - When I Was a Highwayman - 5 ⭐️
Loved the writing in this one and the story... oh my, that story... the casual bi rep, a sprinkle of murder. What a ride, what a great time. Definitely will be checking out more of Ellen Kushner's works.
Scott Lynch - The Smoke of Gold is Glory - 5 ⭐️
This was such a good story (although, I am a sucker for a classic quest story
K. J. Parker - The Best Man Wins - 5 ⭐️
This was a really good story and the double twist at the end was wonderfully done. Amazing story to kick off the anthology. One of my favourites of the whole anthology.
Robin Hobb - Her Father's Sword - 2.5 ⭐️
You know there's unwavering familial loyalty and then there's just plain stupidity. And refusing to accept facts as they literally stand in front of you is just plain dumb.
Ken Liu - The Hidden Girl - 4.5 ⭐️
This was my first foray into ken liu's works and boy have I been sleeping on him. The magic in this story is so intriguing, I would love to read a whole novel set in this world. I can't wait to pick up the dandelion dynasty.
Matthew Hughes - The Sword of Destiny - 2 ⭐️
This story felt like an excerpt that was taken from a larger novel rather than a short story that can stand on its own. It was also like we were just experiencing the story rather than being immersed in it.
Kate Elliot - "I am a Handsome Man," Said Apollo Crow - 3 ⭐️
Could not care less what happened in this story but enjoyed the way the story was told. Would read more from the author.
Walter Jon Williams - The Triumph of Virtue - 3 ⭐️
Very well-written, but the mystery was kinda dry.
Daniel Abraham - The Mocking Tower - 4.5 ⭐️
Love the writing style and the atmosphere (Abrahams is so skilled in describing things in a way that is very engaging). I'm very excited to check out more of his works.
C. J. Cherryh - Hrunting - 2 ⭐️
Could not tell you what happened in this story. Would have probably been more enjoyable if I had known more about Beowulf but then again, I don't care enough.
Garth Nix - A Long, Cold Trail - 4 ⭐️
GN is one of my favourite childhood authors (Sabriel being one of my favourite books) so I was very excited for this short story. And he did not disappoint - the writing is great as always but the story itself was so complex and intricate... apparently there is a whole short story collection set in this world, which I will definitely be checking out.
Ellen Kushner - When I Was a Highwayman - 5 ⭐️
Loved the writing in this one and the story... oh my, that story... the casual bi rep, a sprinkle of murder. What a ride, what a great time. Definitely will be checking out more of Ellen Kushner's works.
Scott Lynch - The Smoke of Gold is Glory - 5 ⭐️
This was such a good story (although, I am a sucker for a classic quest story