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Księga magii by Garth Nix, Scott Lynch, George R.R. Martin, Megan Lindholm, Elizabeth Bear, John Crowley, K.J. Parker, Greg Van Eekhout, Ysabeau S. Wilce, Tim Powers, Eleanor Arnason, Kate Elliott, Andy Duncan, Liz Williams, Matthew Hughes, Rachel Pollack, Lavie Tidhar, Gardner Dozois

badmc's review against another edition

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4.0

Short stories anthologies are not my favorites, but this was mostly enjoyable, squeezed in between other books. My favorites come from pens of George R.R.Martin(a surprise, seeing as I abandoned ASOIAF) and Matthew Hughes. It was also nice to read more Ysabeau S. Wilce, and it's high time to start reading some Kate Elliott work.

ortiga's review against another edition

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COMMUNITY SERVICE (5*) by Megan Lindholm (aka Robin Hobb) is just fantastic. I want more. I read a snippet somewhere suggesting she might be attempting a full length novel with the protagonist. Please. I loved the bit about the junk drawer and the bookish magic: the world building is first class.

Quotes:

I felt the vindictive satisfaction of someone who was finally able to betray a traitorous friend.

I knew if he apologised again I'd never be able to forgive him. There's something terrible about hearing someone say they're sorry when they truly understand just how bad they hurt you.

I though it at him, trying to find my anger and make it hot again'.

Cigarette in one hand, banana in the other. I hate him, but I didn't hate him so much as I knew him.

'I don't know why anyone has a living room when they could have a library instead.'

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SEVEN, by Naomi Novik (2*)

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papernapkin's review against another edition

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2.0

If you're looking for a fantasy anthology, try [b:Rogues|20168816|Rogues|George R.R. Martin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1404616147l/20168816._SY75_.jpg|27565413] instead.

maryposa's review against another edition

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2.0

Not a bad collection, just didn't keep my interest. I did enjoy the Community Service story by Megan Lindholm, but after that my interest severely waned.

stelepami's review against another edition

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Great stories, ending with a Scott Lynch story that had me literally laughing out loud.

jon63f07's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

skray's review against another edition

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4.0

A bit hit and miss, likely due to my tastes, but some really solid stories in here.

valb13's review against another edition

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adventurous

4.5

teancom's review against another edition

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3.0

Books of short stories are hard to rate. Some of the stories I didn’t finish, some I loved. But over all I’m glad to have spent the money so it gets three stars.

ronpayne's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing tense fast-paced
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0