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Even Greater Mistakes: Stories by Charlie Jane Anders
Even Greater Mistakes is a compilation of short stories spanning Charlie Jane Ander’s career. These stories are mostly science fiction (with a bit of fantasy thrown in). I’ve never read this author’s work before and I think this collection serves as a great introduction. As with all story collections, some were stronger than others, but all of the stories compiled here are highly imaginative and well-crafted. Charlie does a great job of creating interesting and complex characters, most of whom have unique backgrounds. The LGBTQ+ representation is also really great throughout.
My favorite stories from this compilation include:
As Good as New: post-apocalyptic tale complete with genie, three wishes and all of the Facts of Life
Rat Catcher’s Yellows: a woman struggles with her wife’s illness. A new video game allows her to control some parts of her mind, even as the dementia progresses.
The Time Travel Club: a group of friends explore time travel (with mixed results).
Power Couple: explores the lengths a couple with go through to be together at the right time (definitely felt like I was watching a black mirror episode while I read this one).
Thank you to Tor and NetGalley for an advance copy. I can’t wait to check out more by this author.
My favorite stories from this compilation include:
As Good as New: post-apocalyptic tale complete with genie, three wishes and all of the Facts of Life
Rat Catcher’s Yellows: a woman struggles with her wife’s illness. A new video game allows her to control some parts of her mind, even as the dementia progresses.
The Time Travel Club: a group of friends explore time travel (with mixed results).
Power Couple: explores the lengths a couple with go through to be together at the right time (definitely felt like I was watching a black mirror episode while I read this one).
Thank you to Tor and NetGalley for an advance copy. I can’t wait to check out more by this author.