The stories in this collection do not disappoint and what’s even better is this collection will be released next week (17 September 2024) so soon you can read these stories too. Order details found at the end of this post.
When I saw the entry on NetGalley, I couldn’t request the ARC (advanced reader copy) for this short story collection by Naomi Novik fast enough. I am a long time fan of her work; her character and world building caught me with the introduction of Temeraire1.
This collection of short stories will transport you to richly developed worlds to interact with the characters Novik is known for. Several stories are set in worlds familiar to readers of this author – Temeraire, Scholomance, and Spinning Silver. Don’t fret, these specific stories are enjoyable even with a vague recollection of them. Many others in this collection are in new times and places. As with most any collection, a few stories left this reader wondering as to their inclusion here. Most others, however, result in a far different frustration – clamoring for more.
Two stood out from the rest. “Seven” had the potential to completely gut this reader. Therefore, each word was read with trepidation. It took a very unexpected and far less painful turn. However, I want to read more both of this character and her world.
The first glimpse at the world of Abandon, found in “The Long Way Round” also took an unexpected turn. The consequences of it are yet to be discovered and the mysteries revealed so far leave one wanting more.
It should come as no surprise Novik has crafted a solid collection in Buried Deep and Other Stories.
Buried Deep and Other Stories
by Naomi Novik
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
- Novik’s creativity first ensnared me during my time as her TA for computer science courses in one of our previous lives. I can bore you silly about what I remember of those years and TA’ing for her. Yes, opportunities missed. ↩︎
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