tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55282503134540185.post2574724170354252755..comments2023-11-02T06:50:17.503-07:00Comments on <ul>Fantasy & SciFi Lovin' Reviews</ul>: Book Review - Swords & Dark Magic by Jonathan Strahan and Lou AndersSQThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04251030404220909306noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55282503134540185.post-58251208625628308362010-06-27T22:39:29.625-07:002010-06-27T22:39:29.625-07:00I'm not much of an anthology reader as I don&#...I'm not much of an anthology reader as I don't particularly enjoy short stories but I have had my eye on this book because of the awesome list of authors who have stories included. I still do want to read it, especially for the Scott Lynch story, but at least my expectations won't be too high.Simchahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14730042073954228379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55282503134540185.post-73985962604174278152010-06-25T13:21:04.252-07:002010-06-25T13:21:04.252-07:00I think your view on anthologies is very interesti...I think your view on anthologies is very interesting. I usually find myself shying away from them as well- usually because I'm in the mood for something meatier. <br /><br />But, I appreciate your perspective that its a chance to get a glimpse into an author's story/writing style. I might pick this up now... :)<br /><br />Thanks!Lisa Parkinhttp://www.lisaparkin.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55282503134540185.post-3115602364611654832010-06-25T11:43:26.843-07:002010-06-25T11:43:26.843-07:00I like anthologies, but I think fantasy is a diffi...I like anthologies, but I think fantasy is a difficult one to compile. Maybe because one has to spend time introducing a fantastical world and its rules of engagement and realities. I admire authors who can do fantasy, especially high fantasy, in a shorter form.Stewart Sternberg (half of L.P. Styles)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00895152179113722902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55282503134540185.post-72354861094157013722010-06-25T10:51:03.107-07:002010-06-25T10:51:03.107-07:00I'm like you in that I don't read a lot of...I'm like you in that I don't read a lot of anthologies. It's just not my thing. That said, this one has Scott Lynch (I love "The Lies of Locke Lamora) and Joe Abercrombie, Greg Keyes, Steven Erickson <i>and</i> Michael Moorcock. That's a pretty darned good lineup.SQThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04251030404220909306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55282503134540185.post-65263791660814548702010-06-25T08:05:05.691-07:002010-06-25T08:05:05.691-07:00I will definitely pick this up. I loved Cook'...I will definitely pick this up. I loved Cook's black company books, although they were written in a way that made them somewhat tough at first to get into. I always read teh Elric stuff too, partly out of habit these days.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.com