Second Thoughts edited by Steve Berman
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TITLE: Second Thoughts
AUTHOR: Steve Berman (editor)
ISBN: 978-1-59021-028-4
PUBLISHER: Lethe Press
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Review by PermaFrost
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BOOK BLURB:
13 more stories from author/anthologist/editor Steve Berman with lengthy explanatory notes to each story provide material for many reading tastes in gay horror and fantasy fiction.
BOOK REVIEW:
Author/anthologist/editor Steve Berman delves into the realms of horror and fantasy once again with this collection of thirteen stories, backed by his extensive autobiographical notes with each story, explicating the background and anecdotes from his own life. My particular favorite is "A Rotten Obligation," which I would rate at 5 for its skillful combination of subtly drawn horror (subtle, realistic, and poignant), its romance, lust, gritty street realism, and unexpected ending ~ very unexpected. "A Rotten Obligation" is a winning story and even without the other stories makes the book worth buying. Other favorites of mine were: "Always Listen to a Good Pair of Underwear," a story which will have the reader laughing out loud while simultaneously smiling and nodding in recognition, "Bittersweet," another poignant romantic offering, and "Well Wishing." Mr. Berman includes stories to satisfy most every taste in the gay horror and fantasy genres so readers can find something to their liking.
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