2010-03-19T08:00:04Z tag:www.strangehorizons.com,2010:/reviews/1 Movable Type Copyright (c) 2010 2010-03-19T08:00:04Z 2010-03-19T08:00:00Z tag:www.strangehorizons.com,2010:/reviews/1.845 2010-03-19T08:00:00Z

Of course I want to believe them, I want to imagine that though the ghetto walls still stand they are less secure than they once were, that traffic now flows more freely in both directions across the boundaries. But how strong a case do they present?

Paul Kincaid book review Of course I want to believe them, I want to imagine that though the ghetto walls still stand they are less secure than they once were, that traffic now flows more freely in both directions across the boundaries. But how strong a case do they present? 2010-03-17T10:37:58Z 2010-03-17T08:00:00Z tag:www.strangehorizons.com,2010:/reviews/1.860 2010-03-17T08:00:00Z

Even when it's clearly wish fulfillment—or maybe because it is—Carey's writing wins us over.

Hannah Strom-Martin book review Even when it's clearly wish fulfillment—or maybe because it is—Carey's writing wins us over. 2010-03-15T13:00:02Z 2010-03-15T13:00:00Z tag:www.strangehorizons.com,2010:/reviews/1.850 2010-03-15T13:00:00Z

Pinto has created a work that possesses depth and complexity, juxtaposing beauty with horror to spectacular effect.

David McWilliam book review Pinto has created a work that possesses depth and complexity, juxtaposing beauty with horror to spectacular effect. 2010-03-14T11:39:12Z 2010-03-12T09:00:00Z tag:www.strangehorizons.com,2010:/reviews/1.859 2010-03-12T09:00:00Z

Another way of framing the two stories I've discussed so far is perhaps to suggest that SF is fascinated by the point at which humans become inhuman. But if that's true, it's surely also true that it's fascinated by the point at which the inhuman becomes human.

Niall Harrison Another way of framing the two stories I've discussed so far is perhaps to suggest that SF is fascinated by the point at which humans become inhuman. But if that's true, it's surely also true that it's fascinated by the point at which the inhuman becomes human. 2010-03-10T08:00:04Z 2010-03-10T08:00:00Z tag:www.strangehorizons.com,2010:/reviews/1.858 2010-03-10T08:00:00Z

As I sit down to write this piece I am close to, but not quite at, the end of a four month trek through 2009's genre short fiction.

Abigail Nussbaum book review As I sit down to write this piece I am close to, but not quite at, the end of a four month trek through 2009's genre short fiction. 2010-03-08T13:00:02Z 2010-03-08T13:00:00Z tag:www.strangehorizons.com,2010:/reviews/1.856 2010-03-08T13:00:00Z

Here's my perspective on six standout stories published in 2009.

Alvaro Zinos-Amaro Here's my perspective on six standout stories published in 2009. 2010-03-05T08:00:03Z 2010-03-05T08:00:00Z tag:www.strangehorizons.com,2010:/reviews/1.847 2010-03-05T08:00:00Z

I found myself pulled both ways throughout, but the novel was more than saved for me because of Whitfield's masterful way of dramatizing and communicating various registers of strangeness, alienation, and subjectivity.

T. S. Miller book review I found myself pulled both ways throughout, but the novel was more than saved for me because of Whitfield's masterful way of dramatizing and communicating various registers of strangeness, alienation, and subjectivity. 2010-03-03T08:00:04Z 2010-03-03T08:00:00Z tag:www.strangehorizons.com,2010:/reviews/1.848 2010-03-03T08:00:00Z

Things get weird very quickly. Unfortunately the novel loses steam almost as quickly, making for a somewhat unsatisfying read.

Karen Burnham book review Things get weird very quickly. Unfortunately the novel loses steam almost as quickly, making for a somewhat unsatisfying read. 2010-03-01T13:00:02Z 2010-03-01T13:00:00Z tag:www.strangehorizons.com,2010:/reviews/1.852 2010-03-01T13:00:00Z

Red Claw is nothing short of a catastrophe.

Jonathan McCalmont book review Red Claw is nothing short of a catastrophe.]]> 2010-03-02T23:05:22Z 2010-02-26T08:00:00Z tag:www.strangehorizons.com,2010:/reviews/1.835 2010-02-26T08:00:00Z

After several days of arguing with myself over Jesse Bullington's debut novel The Sad Tale of the Brothers Grossbart, I'm forced to follow in the footsteps of many of the positive and even effusive reviews that The Brothers Grossbart has received, and hedge my criticism of the novel as those reviewers hedged their praise.

Abigail Nussbaum book review The Sad Tale of the Brothers Grossbart, I'm forced to follow in the footsteps of many of the positive and even effusive reviews that The Brothers Grossbart has received, and hedge my criticism of the novel as those reviewers hedged their praise.]]> 2010-03-02T23:06:49Z 2010-02-24T08:00:00Z tag:www.strangehorizons.com,2010:/reviews/1.853 2010-02-24T08:00:00Z

Sarah Langan's third novel proves itself to be a worthwhile contribution to the history of haunted house stories.

Richard Larson book review Sarah Langan's third novel proves itself to be a worthwhile contribution to the history of haunted house stories. 2010-03-02T23:09:14Z 2010-02-22T13:00:00Z tag:www.strangehorizons.com,2010:/reviews/1.840 2010-02-22T13:00:00Z

The rewards for the reader who successfully suspends disbelief in the hero and overlooks purple or melodramatic prose, are significant: vicarious excitement and entrée into a world of imaginary marvels. Howard becomes, as Clute says in his introduction, our "hypnopomp, " our guide into dreams, and we adventure among wonders.

William Mingin book review The rewards for the reader who successfully suspends disbelief in the hero and overlooks purple or melodramatic prose, are significant: vicarious excitement and entrée into a world of imaginary marvels. Howard becomes, as Clute says in his introduction, our "hypnopomp, " our guide into dreams, and we adventure among wonders. 2010-02-20T01:00:36Z 2010-02-19T08:00:00Z tag:www.strangehorizons.com,2010:/reviews/1.854 2010-02-19T08:00:00Z

Chasing the Dragon is, as Malachi very nearly puts it at one point, about getting the band back together.

Niall Harrison book review Chasing the Dragon is, as Malachi very nearly puts it at one point, about getting the band back together.]]> 2010-02-17T11:49:33Z 2010-02-17T08:00:00Z tag:www.strangehorizons.com,2010:/reviews/1.846 2010-02-17T08:00:00Z

On first read, Boneshaker is good. On a second, I found some nagging doubts just wouldn't go away.

Colin Harvey book review Boneshaker is good. On a second, I found some nagging doubts just wouldn't go away.]]> 2010-02-15T13:00:02Z 2010-02-15T13:00:00Z tag:www.strangehorizons.com,2010:/reviews/1.849 2010-02-15T13:00:00Z

The novel's central preoccupation is whether its characters will surrender to narrative destiny, or break free of it.

David J. Schwartz book review The novel's central preoccupation is whether its characters will surrender to narrative destiny, or break free of it.