Here they come, and they're out for blood. For too long, they say, have hot blooded babes in brass bras and chain-link bikinis been held up to scorn as the embodiment of male fantasy wish-fulfillment and non-functionality. You think their swords won't cut, their clubs wont't crush? You think they look "cute?"
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Esther Friesner is a well-known US science fiction and fantasy author and editor of the highly-successful tongue-in-cheek fantasy 'Chicks' series from Baen which includes 'Did You Say Chicks?' and 'Chicks in Chainmail'.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Another book that Whacks Stereotypes in the chops,
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This review is from: Chicks in Chainmail (Mass Market Paperback)
Chicks in Chainmail is one of those books that had to be a volume of irony, the title wouldn't permit anything else. Friesner's relating the (real? fictional) difficulties in getting people to get the title accepted is a good start, and the book goes right on from there, shredding stereotypes, stomping on the fragile male ego (you know, us males ARE the genetically disadvantaged ones, ask any doctor), and in general having a good time stepping on those preconceptions that people tuck away in the back of their head. Some people may not like the one-note nature of the book, but I think THAT'S THE POINT! The selective taxation story ought to be mailed direcly to our present congress, too. I read it on a plane, and again when I got home. Then my spouse captured it and giggled until about 3 in the morning.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must to slip under your little girl's pillow!,
By sneakergal@hotmail.com (Bristol, Virginia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Chicks in Chainmail (Mass Market Paperback)
This is a smart, funny and sexy book! Drawing from various science fiction writers both male and female, a collection of both halarious and inspiring stories portrays women as warriors, healers, and mothers, often at the same time. This is a must to slip under your little girl's pillow, and would make an excellent coming of age gift. Highly recommended.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Satire of Sterotypes w/n SciFi,
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This review is from: Chicks in Chainmail (Mass Market Paperback)
If ever there was a book to point and make fun of generic "women in skimpy armor", this is it. Excellent approach to all types of humor (subliminal and not so subliminal) towards the standard role of women in Science Fiction novels (skimpy armor, needing to be saved, etc.)
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EN GARDE. I'll bet you're wondering about the title of this book. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Sir Arthur, Sir Brian, Sun Zoo, Mother Guid, Old Betsy, Lady Lotus, Vera Boatright, Furo Fykrou, Camelot Court, Sir Robin, Brad Pitt, Buh Bah, Dagda's Arm, Par Tee, Whore Street, Nightmare Critter, Sen Setif, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Rowena Spencer, Rushy Glen, Sophora Segundiflora, Cubbie Roo, Duke Feodor, Elaine Mallory, First Lady New!
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EN GARDE. I'll bet you're wondering about the title of this book. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Sir Arthur, Sir Brian, Sun Zoo, Mother Guid, Old Betsy, Lady Lotus, Vera Boatright, Furo Fykrou, Camelot Court, Sir Robin, Brad Pitt, Buh Bah, Dagda's Arm, Par Tee, Whore Street, Nightmare Critter, Sen Setif, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Rowena Spencer, Rushy Glen, Sophora Segundiflora, Cubbie Roo, Duke Feodor, Elaine Mallory, First Lady New!
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- Did You Say Chicks by Esther Friesner in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- WISHING SEASON by Esther Freisner in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- The Sherwood Game by Esther Friesner in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Hunting Party by Elizabeth Moon in Back Matter
- Oath of Gold (The Deed of Paksenarrion, Book 3) by Elizabeth Moon in Back Matter
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- Did You Say Chicks by Esther Friesner in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- By Any Other Name by Spider Robinson in Back Matter
- Dancing with the Dark: True Encounters with the Paranormal by Masters of the Macabre by Stephen Jones on page 95
- Turn the Other Chick (Chicks in Chainmail) by Esther Friesner in Front Matter
- The Mammoth Book of New Comic Fantasy: A Dazzling New Collection of Comic Fantasy Masterpieces from Esther Friesner, Neil Gaiman, Tom Holt, Paul di Filippo, Adam Roberts, Molly Brown and Many More... by Mike Ashley in Back Matter
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