A review by cathepsut
The Fortuitous Meeting by Christopher Kastensmidt
3.0
Fist sentence: "High atop the Church of the Immaculate Conception, in contrast to the subdued hues of the building's unpainted mortar and stone, a scarlet macaw perched upon a wooden cross."
Extra points for being convoluted.
The story consists of about 40 pages of folk tales set in Brazil and Africa, with some unscary monsters and a simple-minded trickster thrown in. It is also the first in a series, introducing us to the two main characters. Hopefully subsequent stories are more interesting. It was ok, but not exactly inspiring.
Apparently this story was a finalist for the Nebula Award in 2011.
I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
Extra points for being convoluted.
The story consists of about 40 pages of folk tales set in Brazil and Africa, with some unscary monsters and a simple-minded trickster thrown in. It is also the first in a series, introducing us to the two main characters. Hopefully subsequent stories are more interesting. It was ok, but not exactly inspiring.
Apparently this story was a finalist for the Nebula Award in 2011.
I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!