Post by Seth Kerin on Sept 10, 2007 15:04:14 GMT -5
Tales of the Slug, edited by Cris K. A. DiMarco
Tales of the Slug is, from the outset, one of the more amusing anthologies I have ever read. The mere fact that all the stories are, directly or indirectly, related to slugs makes it an instant must-read compilation.
Individually, the stories are many and varied. The opener is a strong piece by Andrew Dolbeck, the author of Fever Jenny, and provides a great lead into the rest of the tales. Following that are stories by a wide range of authors and from a wide array of genres, from comic strip to horror tale, ‘A Matter of Taste.’ It is interesting to note that there are no less than three stories about slugs and witches, two of which revolve around witches named Jenny – a common witch name?
In any case, as in any good anthology, the stories are well laid out, interweaving the strongest stories as anchors with the more unusual bits like the comic strip in between. Although many of the tales deal with characters from separate established novels, there is enough background given to make each story an easy and enjoyable read.
Overall, Tales of the Slug is a unique and entertaining collection that even those who are not typically fans of anthologies can enjoy.
Tales of the Slug is, from the outset, one of the more amusing anthologies I have ever read. The mere fact that all the stories are, directly or indirectly, related to slugs makes it an instant must-read compilation.
Individually, the stories are many and varied. The opener is a strong piece by Andrew Dolbeck, the author of Fever Jenny, and provides a great lead into the rest of the tales. Following that are stories by a wide range of authors and from a wide array of genres, from comic strip to horror tale, ‘A Matter of Taste.’ It is interesting to note that there are no less than three stories about slugs and witches, two of which revolve around witches named Jenny – a common witch name?
In any case, as in any good anthology, the stories are well laid out, interweaving the strongest stories as anchors with the more unusual bits like the comic strip in between. Although many of the tales deal with characters from separate established novels, there is enough background given to make each story an easy and enjoyable read.
Overall, Tales of the Slug is a unique and entertaining collection that even those who are not typically fans of anthologies can enjoy.
