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I picked this one up mainly because some good authors that I like are in it--I was particularly interested in Haldeman, Baxter, Nancy Kress, and Robert Reed. The stories they wrote are OK or good, especially Reed's, but I thought the outstanding story in the collection was "The People of Sand and Slag" by Paolo Bacigalupi. I am not very familiar with him and hadn't read anything by him, but now I will look for more of his work--short stories and books. This story is grim to be sure, taking plac
Science Fiction: The Best of 2004 (Science Fiction: The Best of ...) by Karen Haber (2005)
A mixed bag. 'The people of sand and slag' is probably the standout story for me, I definitely grabbed my dog for a long hug after reading it.'The voluntary state' was an interesting puzzle read, and did a good job of piquing my interest for more.Skipped through several stories that failed to hold me. 'The lost pilgrim' was a notable miss for me, a little surprising for a Gene Wolfe story.
2.5 stars on average for the stories that I finished. There were 3 that I did not."Tourists" by M. John Harrison was only a three star story but the writing was good and I'll look for more by the author."Opal Ball" by Robert Reed and "The People of Sand and Slag" by Paolo Bacigalupi were 4.5 stories because they explored the What If and had the Sense of Wonder for which I read SF. I already know of PB and am not interested in his, erm, dark intensity, but I will look for more by Reed. I particul...
I started this book last night, before I even made it to page ten, I added the author to my list of authors to look for other books by him! Truly gifted writer!
