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I feel, the obvious stand out in Liz Grzyb latest anthology Dreaming of Djinn is, without question, Oleander: An Ottoman tale by Anthony Panegyres. I found myself transported to a world of flying carpets, while my imagination was treated to the exotic smells and sounds of an ancient seaside marketplace. The author has woven a touch of mystery and a tantalising romance into the story which held me in its grip until the final word.
The anthology Dreaming of Djiin edited by Liz Grzyb is inspired by the Arabian Nights mythology, tales and folklore.Particular favourites include On a Crooked Leg Lightly by Alan Baxter, a tale of princess would-be assassins willing to escape societal control at any cost. The Quiet Realm of the Dark Queen by Jenny Blackford is a beautiful weaving of Mesopotamian myth and legend with a feminist edge. Lastly, Silver, Sharp as Silk by Dan Rabarts tells of the desert Ifriit and the unexpected reason...
I know, an author reviewing their own book is dodgy, but with "Dreaming of Djinn" I'm only one of many, way more talented authors. This anthology of short stories that range from fairytales to science fiction rocks. The tone is really varied. As for the subject matter...who knew there were so many ways to re-imagine the djinn?Some of the stories have really stuck with me. Sometimes for the twist in the tail moral tale, sometimes for the chick lit voice (which I wasn't expecting, but thoroughly e...
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An anthology with tasters from all over the vast spec-fic genre, from past to present to future, from fantasy to horror to sci-fi; from humour to chic-lit to myth and 'serious' lit.Two stories (Mudge and Panegyres) set in very different time periods are exceptional works. Faith Mudge is new to the scene but her story reads as if she is an old hand. "The Oblivion Box" explores Islamic culture in a futuristic world and is both dark and brilliant. Her prose and structure are superb and the setting
This and more reviews, interviews etc are on Dark Matter Zine, an online magazine. http://www.darkmatterzine.com. This review was written by Nalini Haynes for Dark Matter Zine.Dreaming of Djinn is an anthology of short stories by Australian authors inspired by Western mythology of Middle Eastern culture and tales. The tales are as diverse in content and style as the authors themselves.Dreaming of Djinn is an anthology of stories from authors with very different styles, all with a Middle-Eastern
This is the romaticised, roguish, Middle-East that we all love. This is Arabian Nights, but how we'd like to see it in a more fleshed out fashion. What a variety too! Some romantic, some haunting, and many musical and gastronomical delights.
