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dreamgalaxies's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this a lot more than most anthologies like this I try. It seemed more thought-out and well-organized, and I appreciated the notes from each author on the ways in which Le Guin inspired their stories.
There were only a few stories I disliked and several that were truly transcendent, particularly:
The Night Bazaar for Women Becoming Reptiles
Birds
Bee, Keeper
All the Ib & Nibs!
Le Guin has left a visible mark on the collective consciousness of the SFF community and I so appreciate the recognition this book heaps on her.
There were only a few stories I disliked and several that were truly transcendent, particularly:
The Night Bazaar for Women Becoming Reptiles
Birds
Bee, Keeper
All the Ib & Nibs!
Le Guin has left a visible mark on the collective consciousness of the SFF community and I so appreciate the recognition this book heaps on her.
robertrivasplata's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Collection of stories inspired by Ursula K LeGuin (to varying degrees) by Portland writers. Some stories are more LeGuin-ish (Night Bazaar..., Wake, Prothalamion, Ib & Nib, Let it Die, Wenonah's Gift) than others, but even the less Ursuline of them (e.g. Old Souls, The Ones Who Don't Walk Away) are really good. Other stand-out stories include Finding Joan, Kwa-Zulu Natal, Mr. Uncle, Hard Choices, & JoyBe's Last Dance. Makes me want to read City of Weird: 30 Otherworldly Portland Tales, which features stories by at least a couple of these writers.
metivami's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ckcombsdotcom's review
5.0
These stories capture the spirit of Ursula LeGuin. Each reveals something about the impact she has had on these writers and her enduring legacy of asking the questions others would leave unsaid. Seeing the love each contributor has for her had deepened my own.
krys_kilz's review
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
This was an incredible collection that covered a wide range of themes. I loved that so many of the stories were queer, rooted in social commentary, and focused on everyday people. I also really appreciated the blurb at the end of each story where the author spoke about how Ursula K. Le Guin's work influenced and inspired their own writing. Overall, it's an incredible tribute and I look forward to delving deeper in both Le Guin and the collected authors' works.
My favorite stories in the collection were: "The Night Bazaar for Women Becoming Reptiles" by Rachael K. Jones, "Black as Thread" by Jessie Kwak, "Old Souls" by Fonda Lee, "The Ones Who Don't Walk Away" by Rene Denfeld, "Birds" by Benjamin Parzybok, "The Way Things Were" by Jonah Barrett, and "Valuable" by Mo Daviau.
My favorite stories in the collection were: "The Night Bazaar for Women Becoming Reptiles" by Rachael K. Jones, "Black as Thread" by Jessie Kwak, "Old Souls" by Fonda Lee, "The Ones Who Don't Walk Away" by Rene Denfeld, "Birds" by Benjamin Parzybok, "The Way Things Were" by Jonah Barrett, and "Valuable" by Mo Daviau.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Death
Moderate: Sexual violence
anarose13's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
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