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Chambers of the Heart: speculative stories
Chambers of the Heart: speculative stories | B Morris Allen
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A heart that's a building, a dog that's a program, a woman who's sinking irretrievably - stories about love, loss, and motion. A collection of speculative stories from author and editor B. Morris Allen.Chambers of the Heart - it's hard, living in someone's heartBuilding on Sand - how to choose between childrenBlush - when everyone else wears a mask, what's it like to bare your face?Minstrel Boy Howling at the Moon - magic, music, and ... buffalo?Fetch - she may be a simulation, but out on the edge, she's one man's best friendThe Humblebract Expedition - even dying children like to playWhen Dooryards First in the Lilac Bloomed - a doorway to opportunity and change, if only humans can understand itSome Sun and Delilah - a sunny island, an abandoned temple, and thougCrying in the Salt House - the house is built from tears, or so they sayFull of Stars - jar half empty, jar half fullMemory and Faded Ink - the aliens are perfectly human ... and just as flawedFountainhead - arranged meetings never work, especially with different speciesAdaptations to Coastal Erosion - when your spouse is literally falling away from youOutburst - Earth is dead, except for a few teens on a decaying orbitalThe Irrigation Ditch - they came to hide, but didn't realize it was from each otherDragons I Have Slain - take hope where you find itCover art by Bonnie Leeman
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psalva
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Mehso-so

This collection was unfortunately not for me. The stories were well written- there are passages which stand out for their beautiful imagery- but the style of story was a bit too cerebral and abstract for me to fully enjoy. I found myself appreciating the author‘s notes at the end of each story which outlined the inspiration for each piece. Nonetheless, I would recommend this to readers who have experience reading in this genre.

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Julies_Bookshelf_Adventures
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Pickpick

A powerful collection of speculative fiction. Highly recommend!

Full review on my blog:

http://bookshelfadventures.home.blog/2022/05/31/chambers-of-the-heart-by-b-morri...

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