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Passing Strange
by Ellen Klages
Wow. I need more Ellen Klages immediately. This is a such a beautifully written novella. She pulls the reader into San Francisco in 1940 masterfully. It's the kind of historical fiction that doesn't feel bogged down in exposition. It flows naturally and I find myself immersed in another time, meeting characters who feel genuine and real.
The magical elements are slight, but give this almost the feel of a modern fairy tale. I'd also like to note that, unlike many modern novellas, this one feels complete. The story resolves beautifully, the character arcs don't feel truncated, and while I'd love to know more about the magic this version of our world contains, I don't feel as if vital threads remain unaddressed. I'd certainly love more stories from Klages that explore this magic, but I'm completely satisfied with this tale.
The magical elements are slight, but give this almost the feel of a modern fairy tale. I'd also like to note that, unlike many modern novellas, this one feels complete. The story resolves beautifully, the character arcs don't feel truncated, and while I'd love to know more about the magic this version of our world contains, I don't feel as if vital threads remain unaddressed. I'd certainly love more stories from Klages that explore this magic, but I'm completely satisfied with this tale.