droar's review against another edition
4.0
This book contains a novella featuring the Old Kingdom & 19 unrelated short stories. I absolutely loved the novella, but honestly I'm going to love any and all Old Kingdom I can get. Unlike Nix's last novella this story features all new characters and a new area of the Kingdom. The stories are sorted by type (Coming-of-age, Combat & struggle, Lighthearted, and Science Fiction) and were a mostly positive mixed bag. Hellboy & Sherlock Holmes' magically inclined cousin both make appearances. There is also a companion story to Shade's Children in the science fiction portion.
flighty's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the stories deep in witches and folklore and mythology. The rest I started skimming through by the end of each story.
madhatter360's review against another edition
3.0
I liked most of the stories. There was only one that I didn't finish.
hilaryjsc's review against another edition
4.0
Came for the Old Kingdom novella, stayed for the stellar collection of other short stories.
nightshade_novels's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
luna_rondo's review against another edition
2.0
Garth Nix can write, but I don't enjoy all his stories unfortunately.
moddey_dhoo's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
geldauran's review against another edition
4.0
Particular favorites include: To Hold the Bridge, A Handful of Ashes, Infestation, and Holly and Iron.
annamcc_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0