A review by midgardener
The Green Man: Tales from the Mythic Forest, by Ellen Datlow

5.0

An excellent collection of forest and nature spirit-themed tales, this kind of work is exactly what we need these days. Nature has never left us, but more and more we find ourselves leaving it; this anthology provides a refreshing return to the creative natural world, beautifully seen through both lighter and heavier lenses of fantasy. My only criticism is that there are one or two stories that for less smoothly into the theme, but it's not irksome enough to merit a snatched star. All of the writing is intriguing, and each tale provides a different twist on nature both in setting and in tone. Highly recommended for anyone wanting more environmental fantasy in their life, and for anyone who needs reminding of the very real magic in our green works.