As a horse lover, I picked up this book not quite knowing what to expect. I have to agree with one of the previous reviewers that I think the best story in this collection is one entitled "Classical Horses" by Judith Tarr. A close second is "Silverdown's Gold", by Janny Wurts, which left me wanting to know more of the main characters' stories. Another unexpected gem, albeit short and very odd, is "The Czechoslovakian Pigeon Farmer and the Pony Who Wasn't a Paint" by Mary Stanton.
That said, this book has a wide range of writing styles and will not appeal to everyone. There were a few selections I was unable to enjoy, including a few that seemed to try too hard to hit the fantastical mark mentioned in the title.
With a smattering of horror as well as the fantasy, Horse Fantastic tried to run the gamut of emotional response from the reader, hitting sometimes and missing others, much like any short story collection. All in all, recommended as a quick read for lovers of horses and fantasy alike, keeping in mind that there are a few duds.
That said, this book has a wide range of writing styles and will not appeal to everyone. There were a few selections I was unable to enjoy, including a few that seemed to try too hard to hit the fantastical mark mentioned in the title.
With a smattering of horror as well as the fantasy, Horse Fantastic tried to run the gamut of emotional response from the reader, hitting sometimes and missing others, much like any short story collection. All in all, recommended as a quick read for lovers of horses and fantasy alike, keeping in mind that there are a few duds.
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