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I know that most short story collections have hits and misses but this is so overwhelmingly bleak that it kind of detracted from the craft of the writer. I was horrified by at least one story but enjoyed a couple as well. I think if real life weren't such a dumpster fire this wouldn't have hit so hard and been such a bummer.

I feel like now that the devastating story is behind me this book is moving along at a much better pace. This is probably the first story I‘ve really enjoyed. Probably because it‘s library/archive adjacent.

Big shoutout to @RamsFan1963 for giving me the heads up about how brutal this story is. I totally would have thrown the book across the room if I hadn‘t been mentally prepared ahead of time. It was especially tough reading this with my dog hanging out with me.

There was enough shade on the patio today to enjoy the soft breeze while I read. Rolo decided he needed to sunbathe instead.
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The monthly reminder about #BookSpin has arrived so here's my list. I normally post the drawer/shelfie but too lazy to mess with the camera right now. Newcomers to the list this month are Pushing Ice and Hyperion. Fingers crossed the chunky bois aren't drawn because I am super busy the next couple months.
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A well written series of near future science fiction stories set in the US. Not as intense as his Water Knife novel but every bit as convincing and memorable. I‘ve even re-read several of the stories.

#novemberbythenumbers #six

This short story collection has so much great stuff in it, including the pictured story, which is one of the best sf stories I‘ve ever read. Haven‘t listened to this podcast version yet.

An excellent but bleak short story collection. Guessing more than one of these will stick with me for a long time.

Nothing exceptionally scary on my #AllHallowsRead TBR, cuz I'm just trying to finish stuff up before #NaNoWriMo starts ;) 👻

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