Rave for the Del Rey Book of SF&F at Strange Horizons

[ellen_datlow]

The reviewers here really get the stories--thank you!
Strange Horizons review


The final lines are:
"The anthology as a whole deserves acclaim for its willingness to take chances by presenting ambitious and complex work that could have failed in the hands of weaker writers. Ellen Datlow's point of view continues to be one of the most relevant and forward-thinking in the field today."

Comments

[zzinnia.livejournal.com]

great review! congratulations!

"The Goosle"

[raebryant.livejournal.com]

I don't usually get on a box, a bandwagon, or any other stationary or movable projection vehicle, but this issue requires a voice.

Posted at Strange Horizons . . .
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I'll just pipe in on "The "Goosle," and it's content, and say, well done.

One reason that we, as a community, country, and otherwise "civilized" society have child abuse protection agencies, etc. is, I'll repeat, is because child abuse no longer hides in the closet, under the rug, or any other cliche hole, meaning "hidden."

I respect each and every writer's, reader's wish to read, write, not read, not write in the topic of child abuse; however, I do not agree in any attempt to quiet the voice. Children are still abused. They still need our help, and unfortunately, it sometimes takes a person being put into the shoes of a child to understand the depth and widespread issue of child abuse. What venue does this better than a well told, unflinching story? Fiction can be more than just entertainment. Yes, fiction can change the world, one reader at a time, if the reader is willing to listen.

Re: "The Goosle"

[ellen-datlow.livejournal.com]

Thank you for your comment.

[realthog.livejournal.com]

Congrats on a fine review! You must be very pleased.

[ellen-datlow.livejournal.com]

yes yes yes!

[(Anonymous)]

I believe the review was written by Richard Larson. I especially like what he does with the Sussex/Ardent Clouds, a favorite story of mine that seemed to be a bit overlooked.

Rick Bowes

[ellen-datlow.livejournal.com]

I think you're right--the only reason I questioned it was the header on the review which originally said "the editors" --checking now and it looks like they fixed that and added his name.

Yes. "Ardent Clouds" is very nicely analyzed.

[foresthouse.livejournal.com]

Aw, wonderful!