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I was looking to find some authors I hadn't read before by buying this anthology, and I wasn't disappointed. I particularly enjoy the work of female SF authors, and this book introduced me to a whole group of them which I can now follow, assured I will love the stories and the well-written characters.
Dark Beyond The Stars is an excellent collection of scifi stories from a wide selection of authors some of which I knew of already but most of them I didn't however the style and subject matter varied wildly offering something for everyone. Like many of the anthology collections you should find a gem or two that leads you to exploring the further works of the authors and while the intent may have been to showcase the work of female authors when you get right down to it a good story is a good story and there are plenty in this collection.
5.0 out of 5 starsI bought this book specifically because of the buzz surrounding ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 October 2015
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I bought this book specifically because of the buzz surrounding it and the jerk who used his comment both to diss female writers and hype his own work. I was expecting some ok-ish SF but was completely blown away by the quality of the writing. Usually I stay away from books that are POD or seem POD but this was the book that made me re-evaluate that policy.
Wonderful variety of styles and scenarios all well written with great imagination and flawless English. Photos and interviews with the authors and links to their work and contacts add interest