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5.0 out of 5 stars
Stories From the Baker Zone,
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This review is from: Mother Aegypt (Hardcover)
Mother Aegypt and Other Stories (2004) is a collection of thirteen SF/Fantasy stories. It features several stories related to The Anvil of the World storyline, but others are off in their own universe. The title story might be from the Company series.
Leaving His Cares Behind (2004) has a debt-ridden and penniless Lord Ermenwyr returning home for some peace and quiet. After a good night's sleep, he finds absolutely nothing to relieve his ennui. The Briscian Saint (2003) features three common soldiers from a cursed and defeated army fleeing Briscia with the statue of a saint as loot. Desolution Rose (1999) has Ermenwyr impersonating a god to lay a truly desperate woman and finding that such actions may have unforeseen consequences. Miss Yahoo Has Her Say (2001) depicts a Yahoo female's encounter with Lemuel Gulliver. What the Tyger Told Her (2001) describes the advice and assistance provided by a caged tyger to a young girl in a cutthroat family. Nightmare Mountain (2003) illustrates the damage that gossip can do to a marriage. Merry Christmas from Navarro Lodge, 1928 (2000) brings together two men of ill-luck in a past moment of significance to each of them. Her Father's Eyes (2002) depicts a meeting between a young girl and a boy who seemingly doesn't exist. Two Old Men (2000) describes a hectic afternoon in the life of Markie Souza while carrying messages between two old men. The Summer People (2001) depicts an evening in which an Elvis impersonator almost gets his big chance for fame and fortune. How They Tried to Talk Indian Tony Down (2001) tells how Indian Tony overdoes his shaman thing and has to climb a tall tree. Pueblo, Colorado Has the Answer (2001) shows how the government helps its citizens with gardening problems. Mother Aegypt (2004) presents the story of the medieval con artist Golesco and the immortal Mother Aegypt. This tale could almost be part of the Company series, but it is too funny to fit. All these stories have an odd outlook on life and hidden meanings. Short, but fully packed, stories written by one of the heritors of Damon Knight and Fredric Brown. Highly recommended for Baker fans and for anyone else who enjoys tales with unexpected twists, uncertain morals and dry humor. -Arthur W. Jordin |
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Mother Aegypt by Kage Baker (Hardcover - May 2004)
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