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A review by eren666
Secret Life by Jeff VanderMeer
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Though I found this collection to contain a lot of less fully formed stories than Vandermeer’s usual output, it was equally full of GREAT short stories that every Vandermeer fan should read.
I recommend this to those already very familiar with the author’s work and his various worlds.
Favorites:
- Secret Life
- Flight Is for Those Who Have Not Yet Crossed Over
- The Bone Carver’s Tale
- Ghost Dancing with Manco Tupac
- Detectives and Cadavers
- The Emperor’s Reply
- Balzac’s War ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- A Heart For Lucretia
- London Burning
- Corpse Mouth and Spore Nose
- The City
I recommend this to those already very familiar with the author’s work and his various worlds.
Favorites:
- Secret Life
- Flight Is for Those Who Have Not Yet Crossed Over
- The Bone Carver’s Tale
- Ghost Dancing with Manco Tupac
- Detectives and Cadavers
- The Emperor’s Reply
- Balzac’s War ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- A Heart For Lucretia
- London Burning
- Corpse Mouth and Spore Nose
- The City