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jjmclellan's review
4.0
This one along with the other 'People' stories have a warm place in my heart. I first read them in my early teens and many decades later scenes and stories from these books still come to my mind.
Set in the turn of the previous century (1900's ?), a scattered group of refugees from another world tries to hide and survive in remote settings here on earth. Although they look entirely human, they are more advanced than us in several ways involving their 'gifts' and their morality.
Set in the turn of the previous century (1900's ?), a scattered group of refugees from another world tries to hide and survive in remote settings here on earth. Although they look entirely human, they are more advanced than us in several ways involving their 'gifts' and their morality.
thomcat's review against another edition
3.0
Another series of short stories set in the same world with a connecting story outside them all. Most of the stories are pretty good, with the first being excellent and "Return" feeling very preachy. The previous book was all on Earth; here we get a glimpse of the abandoned Home and a little information about New Home.
Some of the recollections (of the People) delve into what humans knew a little too far, making the story as a whole less believable. The unresolved tale from the first volume is not resolved that I was able to detect. So, good, but not great. Looking forward to rereading [b:The Anything Box|491887|The Anything Box|Zenna Henderson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1330709696s/491887.jpg|480089].
Some of the recollections (of the People) delve into what humans knew a little too far, making the story as a whole less believable. The unresolved tale from the first volume is not resolved that I was able to detect. So, good, but not great. Looking forward to rereading [b:The Anything Box|491887|The Anything Box|Zenna Henderson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1330709696s/491887.jpg|480089].
jandals's review
4.0
I remember enjoying this story greatly but I don't remember the details. I'm sure I'll enjoy re-reading it someday.
bucketheadmary's review
4.0
This had a different feel than the last book, a bit darker and sadder. The wonder of it all is still there, though. It was a bit like being required to wear a dead opossum in order to go sky diving; it's a shame that something awful has to be a part of something so amazing, but the amazing part wins out in the end. (Obviously I am a master of the simile; it had to be a dead opossum.)
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