"A good anthology"
This sixteen-story collection shows the vast range of
Robert Sheckley's works as the contributions range across
the speculative fiction spectrum. Mr. Sheckley seems as
comfortable writing in fantasy as much as science fiction,
which this reviewer is more familiar with his novels in the
latter genre. The well written tales focus on the minds of
the key characters (not all human) who face adversities
that
are often colossal, but also achieving success. However,
readers need to also understand that eleven of the tales
were in other publications within the last five years with
nine of these appearing in the Magazine of Fantasy and
Science Fiction. Subscribers of that magazine will already
know how good Mr. Sheckley's shorts are while much of the
rest of us more familiar with his novels and their movie
adaptations will appreciate this anthology. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted July 31, 2003
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