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Review of Challenging Destiny
Number 14, June 2002
This review is by Sarah Crabtree, from New Hope International Review. It appears here with the permission of the editor, Gerald England.
Challenging Destiny #14
An excellently produced collection of Science Fiction and Artwork edited by David M. Switzer. Rhett makes his cover debut:
At long last, the gap between science fiction and super market coupon flyers has been bridged.Indeed my very favourite story in this edition is BOBBY'S FIRST ABC'S by E.L. Chen. An interesting take on sci-fi. This highly amusing tale takes the reader back to the days of Alphabites and Sesame Street, with the Alphabix box.
The interview with Alison Sinclair, author of the novel, THRONE PRICE, is another very good read.
NOT POPPY, NOR MANDRAGORA by K.G. McAbee is a tale from the classic Dungeons and Dragons mould, but with a satisfying twist at the end.
Special mention has to be made of the artwork, which is outstanding. The editor has compiled A SURVEY OF SF & FANTASY ART (Part 1 of 2) showcasing some of the talent around today. For me, the most outstanding piece was Jeff Remmer's RESPONSE, an erotic sci-fi figure captured in the kind of thoughtful attitude previously displayed in old masterpieces. The light and shade created on this black and white illustration is superb.
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