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a_b_lee33's review
4.0
Vampires. Werewolves. Time travelers. Airships. Mediums. The Phantom of the Opera—or Erik, as he prefers to be called. SOME TIME LATER overflows with the fantastical and is fueled by boundless imagination. In this sci-fi, fantasy anthology authors such as Kirsten Weiss, T.E. MacArthur, Harry Turtledove, and more transport readers to all corners of the globe and spaces in time. But these stories are not only bound together by their genre. Each story is fast-paced and full of sharp—cheeky—dialogue, which gives them–and in turn the anthology—a cinematic quality that allows readers to slip into each world with ease. SOME TIME LATER is divided into two parts. In the first part, each author sets the stage for their narrative, and then in the second half they pick up the narrative “some time later.” This unique structure offers readers a chance to stay with their favorite characters and worlds a little bit longer. But while the narratives may span across two stories, many of them still seem to end too soon.
catarinanevespi's review
3.0
✨FULL REVIEW OVER AT PAGES & PLOTS ✨
Well, I had a fun experience with this book. Going in, beware that all stories split into two parts, one where “The Story Begins…” and another “Some Time Later…”. So I was reading the first part, and it was so weird how all the stories were unfinished. Then I realized I was reading it wrong and had to go back and start over.
Some Time Later is a collection of short-stories with sci-fi and steampunk themes. There are creatures from different mythologies, intricate machines, time-travel, and many other exciting things!
It would be unfair to do a Some Time Later book review in general when there are so many different stories here. So I’ll share some thoughts, sometimes even minor ones, and a rating for each featured story.
Well, I had a fun experience with this book. Going in, beware that all stories split into two parts, one where “The Story Begins…” and another “Some Time Later…”. So I was reading the first part, and it was so weird how all the stories were unfinished. Then I realized I was reading it wrong and had to go back and start over.
Some Time Later is a collection of short-stories with sci-fi and steampunk themes. There are creatures from different mythologies, intricate machines, time-travel, and many other exciting things!
It would be unfair to do a Some Time Later book review in general when there are so many different stories here. So I’ll share some thoughts, sometimes even minor ones, and a rating for each featured story.
bjsikes's review
5.0
Yes, I was the editor of this anthology so I am biased but I enjoyed every one of these stories, starting with alt-history master Harry Turtledove's take on Victorian horror to the Weird West of "The Last Stand of Johnny Chimes," Richard Lau's debut.
As an editor, I had to read these stories multiple times and loved it. I was honored to help publish this collection of great stories.
As an editor, I had to read these stories multiple times and loved it. I was honored to help publish this collection of great stories.
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