Reviews

Cutting Edge: New Stories of Mystery and Crime by Women Writers by S.A. Solomon, S.J. Rozan, Livia Llewellyn, Steph Cha, Lucy Taylor, Bernice L. McFadden, Laurel Hausler, Joyce Carol Oates, Elizabeth McCracken, Edwidge Danticat, Jennifer Morales, Margaret Atwood, Cassandra Khaw, Sheila Kohler, Valerie Martin, Lisa Lim, Aimee Bender

nathuffman97's review against another edition

4.0

I'm a little iffy sometimes on short stories, if they don't capture my attention from the get-go they can be sort of painful to get through. Luckily, almost all of these were well-written and engaging. There were definitely some stand-outs here: the Oates piece of course, and I liked Miss Martin and Too Many Lunatics as well. But nothing here was bad, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who's a fan of mysteries or creepy stories. Additionally, Oates' intro at the beginning of the book is extremely good.

rachelvogus's review

5.0

I selected this as my next audible read in order to hear the award winning short story “One of These Nights” and it was truly excellent. Other standouts include: Il Grifone, Firetown, The Boy without a Bike, Please Translate, OBF Inc., Too Many Lunatics, and A History of the World in Five Objects.

This is an excellent collection for anyone who likes stories about dark, sometimes heroic, protagonists who operate by their own moral code.

grafe_'s review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.25

carlosernesto's review

4.0

Overall an enjoyable collection. Details to follow.