Yeah, uhmmm, truth be told, I wanted to like this book. I had no clue what it was gonna be like when I started reading it but the title alone and the graphic on the front page had me rooting for it.I can't say it was bad. It wasn't. But, it was definitely not as good as I would have wanted it to ...
I feel fortunate to get a copy of this. I found most of the stories to be very fascinating reads. Shipp's stories have an odd dreamlike flow to them that turn quickly from satire to nightmare. I think my possible favorite was "Baby Edward". I loved the personal battle the protagonist was having w...
Those she trampled on the first day were trampled on every other day until they died. Jill felt bad for the poor little things she sacrificed, but it was the best way. Jill liked staring at the field at night. Much better than the stars, because the flowers were illuminate...
She stares at the page, then hands it over. “What’s this?” I say. “Your Assignment,” she says. “More specifically, it’s a list of ten books. You’ll need to memorize the list before I return you to the hospital.” “You want me to read these books?” “Whether you do or not is your prerogative. That’s...