Impossible Things
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"A Bantam Spectra book"--T.p. verso.
Stories previously published in various anthologies or serials, 1986-1992.
The last of the Winnebagos -- Even the queen -- Schwarzschild radius -- Ado -- Spice pogrom -- Winter's tale -- Chance -- In the late Cretaceous -- Time out -- Jack -- At the Rialto.
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Impossible Things
submitted by Jen Chapin-Smith on August 19, 2013, 9:52am
Connie Willis' second publication of collected short stories brings tales of humor, sadness and even horror. Three stories in the book won Nebula Awards and two also won Hugo Awards.
Some of the stories explore the problems of scientific research, others first contact with space aliens or the nature of time.
Those who enjoyed "Blackout" and "All Clear" will also appreciate Jack, which is set during the World War II blitz on London.
"The Last of the Winnebagos" is particularly sad as it is about the death of dogs, so don't read this one if you love your dog. "Even the Queen" looks at how our society treats women's menstruation through the lens of a future society in which women are pressured not to menstruate.
PUBLISHED
New York : Bantam Books, 1994, c1993.
Year Published: 1993
Description: xiv, 461 p. ; 18 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
0553564366
SUBJECTS
Short stories.