Book Review: Skin Folk

Reviewed By: Harriet Klausner

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Nalo Hopkinson
Class/Genre:   Science Fiction
Aspect, Dec 2001, $12.95, 272 pp.

SKIN FOLK is a unique anthology collection that contains fifteen Caribbean fantasy tales centering on a sly look at everyday people struggling with incredible often seemingly impossible situations. The key to each entry is that the cast feels genuine regardless of the scenario the individual encounters. That is quite an accomplishment from award winning Nalo Hopkinson when one considers that the characters include a geriatric Red Riding Hood and the wolf among other cast members. Anyone who enjoys a deep look at humanity's ability to overcome frailty, flaws, and errors will enjoy this divine speculative fiction anthology.

Harriet Klausner

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