A review by amera314
Rogues, by Gardner Dozois, George R.R. Martin
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This is a short story anthology featuring 21 original stories from authors such as Gillian Flynn, George RR Martin, and Joe Abercrombie. When I first picked this up I thought it was mostly fantasy but it is quite a wide range of genres. There are a few stories that stood out to me:
Tough Times Over All by Joe Abercrombie - So so interesting! Abercrombie made you interested in every character that crossed paths with the package even if they only had it for a few minutes. What a great way to start the book. This story was five stars for me!
What Do You Do? by Gillian Flynn - Kept my attention the entire time even if I anticipated a fantasy realm. I always enjoy a good twist at the end of stories and Flynn is always great at that. Four stars.
The Meaning of Love by Daniel Abraham - Somehow Abraham built up this world in such a short story. This follows a girl who lives in a lawless city and several of her exploits. I always love a creative and witty character. I would love a full length novel following this world. 4.5 stars!
The Lightning Tree by Patrick Rothfuss - While I don't care for the author as a person, his writing skills cannot be denied. This story follows a side character from his main series. Bast is such a great character and I love how everything he did throughout the day came back together at the end. Five stars!
Tough Times Over All by Joe Abercrombie - So so interesting! Abercrombie made you interested in every character that crossed paths with the package even if they only had it for a few minutes. What a great way to start the book. This story was five stars for me!
What Do You Do? by Gillian Flynn - Kept my attention the entire time even if I anticipated a fantasy realm. I always enjoy a good twist at the end of stories and Flynn is always great at that. Four stars.
The Meaning of Love by Daniel Abraham - Somehow Abraham built up this world in such a short story. This follows a girl who lives in a lawless city and several of her exploits. I always love a creative and witty character. I would love a full length novel following this world. 4.5 stars!
The Lightning Tree by Patrick Rothfuss - While I don't care for the author as a person, his writing skills cannot be denied. This story follows a side character from his main series. Bast is such a great character and I love how everything he did throughout the day came back together at the end. Five stars!