Monthly Archives: September 2024

Short Fiction – September

Posted on 28/09/2024 by Roseanna

The more short stories I read, the fewer I find that I love (there are plenty I like, but finding ones that feel special?). I was much more easily impressed five years ago, unfortunately. I suppose when you only read … Continue reading →

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In the Shadow of the Fall – Tobi Ogundiran

Posted on 25/09/2024 by Roseanna

I read this on holiday, and had no particular intention to review it… until I saw someone else had reviewed it*, and drew particular attention to how it works with the constraints of the novella format. Because my chief response … Continue reading →

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The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley

Posted on 21/09/2024 by Roseanna

When you say of a book “oh it’s doing a lot of things”, that’s normally at least a subtle burn, a mild sass. The implication is one of too many balls juggled, and thus at least a couple dropped. But … Continue reading →

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These Burning Stars – Bethany Jacobs

Posted on 05/09/2024 by Roseanna

It says something about where we are in SF, that an author can just say “jump gates”, never explain them, and expect the reader to follow along just fine. It also says something about what the author is – and … Continue reading →

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