"Superb collection"
Each year this series is always one of the best anthologies
on the market as evidenced by the numerous awards including
several over the last year. As always the compilation
provides readers with insight into what is happening in the
genre. The twenty-eight chosen tales run the gamut
displaying a widening genre that proves no boundaries exist
except that of the imagination. The stories are all well
written and fun to read especially contrasting styles and
sub-genres. Of most interest to at least this reader is the
increase of contributions that initially appeared on-line;
fans will be hard pressed to figure out which first
appeared in electronic media vs. print without the
insightful introduction that laments the slow decline of
publications. As usual Mr. Dozois does his terrific yeomen
job (sort of reminding this reviewer he and I need to get a
life beyond the classic bookworm) of bringing together a
broad sample of science fiction that showcases the trends
of 2004 inside of superb tales. Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted August 12, 2005
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted January 25, 2007
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Twenty-Second Annual Collection: 2004
From the Publisher
Widely regarded as the one essential book for every science fiction fan, The Year's Best Science Fiction (Winner of the 2004 Locus Award for Best Anthology) continues to uphold its standard of excellence with more than two dozen stories representing the previous year's best SF writing. The stories in this collection imaginatively take readers far across the universe, into the very core of their beings, to the realm of the Gods, and to the moment just after now. Included are the works of masters of the form and the bright new talents of tomorrow. This book is a valuable resource in addition to serving as the single best place in the universe to find stories that stir the imagination and the heart. Synopsis
Gardner Dozois, winner of nine Hugo Awards for best editor, pulls together the finest works of contemporary science fiction. This annual anthology, considered to be the definitive collection of the genre, blends together a wide variety of authors and styles. Space opera, Asimov, international science fiction writers, and hard sf are all found in this collection of 28 stories.
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