112, NG55, M53, E108 / WG57, F59, NA9, D4, B8, C1

The Darkling Halls of Ivy, edited by Lawrence Block

Eine neue Anthologie von Lawrence Block ist immer wert gelesen zu werden, und wenn auch nur wegen seines Vorworts - bei dem er diesmal noch dazu bemerkt, dass man es getrost überspringen könnte. Die Stories sind aber auch nicht zu verachten, besonders "Requiem for a Homecoming" von David Morrell, "Alt-AC" von Warren Moore, "The Degree" von Joe R. Lansdale, "The Reasoners" von Ian Rankin, "Monkey in Residence" von Xu Xi, "The Golden Way" von Owen King und "Goon #4" von Tod Goldberg.
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Over the years, I've occasionally entertained the notion of a sojourn in academia. It has long been a compelling fantasy, replete with ivy-covered walls, a book-lined study, a glowing hearth, eager students - and you can take it from there. Not the least of its virtues as fantasy was that I needn't worry about ever having to see it fulfilled. A fantasy brought to life is almost always a disappointment - and yes, that's probably true even of he naughty little three-way you've been secretly drooling over for years.

(Lawrence Block, aus "Something to Skip" (Foreword), 2020)
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College was where you figured out who you were, and tossed out your old pretensions once and for all. Life didn't turn you into a grown-up. You made yourself one.

(Owen King, aus "The Golden Way", 2020)
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