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"Fifteen fabulous fantasies"
This compilation of fifteen fantasies written in the 1980s
(4) and 1990s (11) by award-winner Patricia A. McKillip
are all delightful tales that showcases a wonderful author
who is as comfortable with short stories as she is with
novels. Few writers can match Ms. McKillip's skills with
taking the standard sub-genre rudiments and turning them
into the tools of Od Magic that make her such a terrific
fantasist. All are superior entries, but this reviewer
especially enjoyed the retelling of fairy tales. Each of
the contributions is different, but share in common
messages involving freedom to choose. Fans will enjoy this
strong enticing anthology with tales like the official
crime scene investigators looking into the suspicious
deaths of Romeo and Juliet that seem so much like a murder-
suicide crime of passion. A terrific imagination makes
this a fine reading experience. Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted October 15, 2005
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted January 23, 2007
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Now, for the first time, Patricia A. McKillip presents a book of previously uncollected short stories-full of beautiful dragons, rueful princesses, and handsome bards, and written in the gorgeous, and often surprisingly funny, prose she is known for. This is her world, wrapped up in the finery of fairy tales.
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