Book Review: Redshift: Dangerous Visions for the New Millennium

Reviewed By: Harriet Klausner

[5 stars]

Redshift: Dangerous Visions for the New Millennium Amazon US PB Amazon US HC Amazon Canada PB Amazon Canada HC
Al Sarrantonio
Class/Genre: Science Fiction [Short Stories]
Roc, Dec 2001, $24.95

The goals of REDSHIFT are to "influence the course of SF for the next twenty-five years" and to pay homage to Harlan Ellison's world shattering 1960s anthology that contained stories considered taboo by most publishing companies. The lofty first objective of new grounds means little when most genre barriers have vanished. Still most of the stories are fun to read and well written as some prime players and a few newcomers provide overall strong contributions. If readers are looking for the new revolution, they need to wait, but if the audience desires a fine collection they will relish those tales that tried to meet the two stretch goals.

Harriet Klausner

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