Kevin
Short but sweet!
In my review of The Wind in his Heart, I mentioned it was one of de Lint's best. This short story, while a bit abrupt in its ending, is a pleasant return to the novel's world.
Fantastic Mind Candy
I don't recall how I first encountered Westerson's first Crispin Guest novel, but it was very soon after it was placed on Amazon. Since then I have eagerly awaited each new release, and devoured immediately. This story is similar to the other's yet interestingly different. If you enjoyed her previous novels, this one is equally entertaining.
Consistently good
Fourteen of fifteen Crispin Guest stories finished and all have been worthy distractions from life's turmoil. They may not be high literature but they are very enjoyable. I only regret one remains and her other novels' settings aren't my cup of tea.
A wonderful visit to Newford
To be truthful, I was a little turned off by the title and the cover art. They don't fit in with his other works — there's no sense of fantasy or mystery.
Aside from that, I found it a very interesting story. Perhaps a little to light hearted and easy going but a must read if you are a fan of De Lint's work or the genre.
Solid as always
One of my favorite authors since 1984 and reading Moonheart, but I'm finally getting around to his shorter stories. Enjoyable as always.
Quite a departure, but pleasantly so!
I don't have the best of memories for specifics, but the story structure and writing seem different from Powers' usual.
Such a wonderful idea for a story, and told expertly. My only knowledge of the Brontes was from a Monty Python gag about the semaphore version of Wuthering Heights, but now I'm interested in reading their works.
Better if it had been non-fiction?
The story truly shines as a slightly open window revealing a culture few Americans know anything about.
But, knowing the story is fictional, an abstraction of what-could-be-real or an amalgamation of things that probably happened independently, I found investing emotion difficult.
While well written, the plot lines were fairly predictable and I wouldn't describe myself as overly clever.
A well written, interesting, and amazing story
From beginning to end, this story is masterfully crafted. I've been loathe to read much of this newer era of novelists, preferring to find past gems somehow overlooked. This is truly a classic for the future.
A must read for everyone
A very well written, engaging, and interesting story about a post human robot apocalypse. I wasn't excited about the premise before reading, but a few chapters in had me hooked.