Caroline B B itibaren Contea di Nolan, Texas, Stati Uniti
Bizarre. I loved it. I don't exactly know how to review it without just flat out summarizing it, but if you like dark humor (which I do), and a quirky story (check), then I'd recommend The Family Fang. Clever. Uncomfortable. Strangely reassuring? I don't know, just read it.
This was my first foray into both steampunk and anthologies. I've always loved the idea and execution of steampunk, and wanted a good gateway drug into the literary form of it, and this anthology seemed like the way to go. Turns out I was more or less right. Like any collection of works, there were some that were better than others, but overall, this was a great introduction into the world of dirigibles, steam powered technology, greatcoats, and general Victorian-era goodness. One of the highlights for me was the short story entitled "The Steam Man of the Prairie and the Dark Rider Get Down: A Dime Novel", by Joe R. Lansdale. It was extremely violent, and at many points I had to quite literally stop reading and almost look away, but, it was enthralling. I'd recommend this book to anyone who's looking for a good collection of short stories dealing in all things steampunk.
I really dig Alan Watts as a philosopher, perhaps his life might inspire a few revelation of my own.