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Pretty Monsters Stories Kelly Link Books

Kelly Link is one of the most brilliant writers of experimental sci-fi/fantasy/horror I have ever read (I have indeed read a few). Her dialogue is natural but much more than "real life" conversation. Her prose is effortless; she evokes place and plot, character and theme while never putting in an excess word, but seeming to put in all the words there are, but also just the right ones, only the right ones. In "The Faery Handbag," the narrator's grandmother claims she was born and raised in "Baldeziwurlekistan." The narrator fusses that it isn't a real place. The grandmother responds, "'They call it something else now...But I think it's important to remember where we come from. I think it's only fair that I get to use Baldeziwurleki words [in Scrabble]. Your English is so much better than me. Promise me something, mouthful of dumpling, a small, small thing. You'll remember its real name. Baldeziwurlekistan. Now when I add that up, I get three hundred and sixty-eight points. Could that be right?'" Might it become important for the narrator to keep this promise? You'll have to see, but in any case, read Kelly Link's stories. Some are better than others, but all of them are well-crafted, marvels to look at, if not to--never to--live in.


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Pretty Monsters Stories Kelly Link Books Reviews

Kelly LInk is so special in her writing, because she dares to be different from other writers, she has her own, awkward style, which blends into and makes every story she makes into something uniquely special. Like a treasure, to be enjoyed but also to push the boundaries of how you understand the world. Keep it up. Another gem from you!
I purchased a copy of Pretty Monsters based on Caitlin Kiernan's recommendations in her Live Journal, and I'm so glad that I did. The stories are immersive and leave me with the feeling that, when I pick them up again, they'll have somehow continued on from the place they ended the last time I read them.

My only complaint is that The Cinderella Game is not included in the edition, as it is in the paperback edition.

I'll definitely be reading more of Ms. Link's work.
All in All? I liked the book, but the formula for each story was the same. Step into a story in the middle, leave without an ending. What is to like? This writer has an imagination that defies comparison.
Kelly Link is just simply amazing. She's definitely one of the authors to watch these days, and her tales never cease to intrigue and captivate me. With Pretty Monsters she ups the ante even further, delivering some seriously wonderful tales. If you're on the fence about this one, don't be - she delivers and then some. Click away, you won't regret it.
I love this book. Kelly Link is one of those absolutely adept authors who can change how you view fiction. "Magic for Beginners" is nothing short of brilliant, "The Wizards Perfil" is haunting, "The Faery Handbag" is utterly charming. I wish more people were reading (and writing) YA fiction like this, these compelling stories are full of fantastical happenings anchored by real angst, love, human curiosity, and humor. If you're looking at this as a potential gift for a YA reader, GET IT. If you're looking for stories that will infuse a little bit of magic into your life, GET IT. If you're looking for sexy smut, STAHP, you've browsed too far, you know this is a YA book, right?
Rarely do I encounter a collection of short stories that I can read in one sitting, but Pretty Monsters is one of those collections I gobbled up in one bite. Link's voice is so incredibly well crafted from story to story that it's easy to disappear into the worlds of Perfil or the Faery Handbag or an episode of The Library or Costa Rica.

Ms. Link has just earned herself a lifelong fan. I'd recommend this to anyone who likes a fairy tale with a darker edge.
Short stories are good; fantasy is good; round-a-bout endings can be okay. This book was filled with weird, pointless stories. Some were okay, some were stupid. Most had non-ending endings. Good thing I had a coupon and only paid a couple bucks.
Kelly Link is one of the most brilliant writers of experimental sci-fi/fantasy/horror I have ever read (I have indeed read a few). Her dialogue is natural but much more than "real life" conversation. Her prose is effortless; she evokes place and plot, character and theme while never putting in an excess word, but seeming to put in all the words there are, but also just the right ones, only the right ones. In "The Faery Handbag," the narrator's grandmother claims she was born and raised in "Baldeziwurlekistan." The narrator fusses that it isn't a real place. The grandmother responds, "'They call it something else now...But I think it's important to remember where we come from. I think it's only fair that I get to use Baldeziwurleki words [in Scrabble]. Your English is so much better than me. Promise me something, mouthful of dumpling, a small, small thing. You'll remember its real name. Baldeziwurlekistan. Now when I add that up, I get three hundred and sixty-eight points. Could that be right?'" Might it become important for the narrator to keep this promise? You'll have to see, but in any case, read Kelly Link's stories. Some are better than others, but all of them are well-crafted, marvels to look at, if not to--never to--live in.