Scan barcode
thesillyman's review against another edition
5.0
A short, vivid tale that is sure to be appreciated by even casual fantasy readers. Gloss’s writing is reminiscent of Ursula K. LeGuin’s early works and is certainly alongside the Earthsea series in my list of favorite fantasy books.
‘Outside the Gates’ is beautifully sparse in a way that has become a rare treat; with deep characters, plots and settings that are as interesting and new as they are simple and unpretentious. There is a quiet and often stoic thoughtfulness to the writing that engages me in a very relaxing way.
‘Outside the Gates’ is beautifully sparse in a way that has become a rare treat; with deep characters, plots and settings that are as interesting and new as they are simple and unpretentious. There is a quiet and often stoic thoughtfulness to the writing that engages me in a very relaxing way.
tsprengel's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
jamiereadthis's review against another edition
3.0
Beautifully done. If only there was more lightness to it instead of heaviness, which is only the fault of reading Calvino alongside it.
dearbhla's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this - http://www.susanhatedliterature.net/2019/02/outside-the-gates/
myxomycetes's review against another edition
5.0
That all of Molly Gloss's back catalog is seeing itself reprinted is great news. This read a bit like Ursula K. Le Guin's Wizard of Earthsea. I wanted more from the ending, but that's how these things go.
More...