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Even Greater Mistakes: Stories by Charlie Jane Anders

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Charlie Jane Anders is an award-winning author of science fiction and fantasy. Her work has been praised for its originality, its imaginative writing, and its complex and compelling characters. Even Greater Mistakes is a collection of short stories that explores the themes of love, loss, and the power of storytelling.

Themes

Love is a recurring theme in Even Greater Mistakes. Anders's stories explore the different facets of love, from its joys to its heartbreaks. In "The Man Who Could Taste Time," a man discovers that he can taste the memories of the people he touches. This ability gives him a unique insight into the lives of others, but it also comes with a heavy burden. In "The Girl Who Made Stars," a young woman learns to create stars with her tears. This power brings her great joy, but it also forces her to confront the consequences of her actions.

Even Greater Mistakes: Stories

by Charlie Jane Anders

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	342 pages

Loss is another major theme in Even Greater Mistakes. Anders's stories explore the different ways that people deal with loss, from grief to anger to acceptance. In "The Things We Leave Behind," a woman must come to terms with the death of her husband. In "The Last Stand of the Great White Shark," a group of scientists must fight to protect a great white shark from a group of hunters.

The power of storytelling is a central theme in Even Greater Mistakes. Anders's stories show how stories can shape our lives, and how they can help us to understand ourselves and the world around us. In "Six Months, Three Days," a group of people tell stories to each other in order to pass the time. These stories help them to connect with each other and to find meaning in their lives.

Critical Reception

Even Greater Mistakes received critical acclaim. The New York Times called it "a dazzling collection of stories that explore the human condition with wit, wisdom, and imagination." The Washington Post said that "Anders is a master storyteller who creates worlds that are both strange and familiar, and characters that are both deeply human and utterly alien."

Even Greater Mistakes is a powerful and moving collection of short stories that explores the themes of love, loss, and the power of storytelling. Anders's imaginative writing and her ability to create complex and compelling characters make this book a must-read for fans of science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction.

Even Greater Mistakes: Stories

by Charlie Jane Anders

4.4 out of 5