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'Angry Candy' by Harlan Ellison is a collection of 18 short stories centered around the theme of death and dying. The stories range from deeply moving to hilarious to disturbing, showcasing Ellison's wide variety of storytelling abilities and vivid imagination. The book is described as a triumph of beauty over loss, guiding readers through dreamscapes remarkable for their brilliance and vitality.

Characters:

The characters are often intelligent and self-aware, although some critiques highlight moments of authorial intrusion that impact their realism.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style showcases Ellison's imaginative prose and unique metaphors, blending intellectual engagement with immersive storytelling.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot is characterized by various stories that explore the theme of death, offering both humor and poignant reflections on mortality.

Setting:

The setting is abstract and thematic, primarily revolving around the concepts of death and emotional introspection rather than specific locations.

Pacing:

The pacing varies across stories, allowing for concise reading experiences, yet can occasionally feel slowed by authorial commentary.
I was reading Harlan Ellison's Approaching Oblivion in 8th-grade detention, from 3:20 pm to 4:20 pm, after school at Seneca Ridge Middle School in Sterling, Virginia. It was 1982. And those were the t...

Notes:

Harlan Ellison is regarded as one of the finest storytellers.
His unique metaphors create immersive reading experiences.
The collection contains 18 short stories, many dealing with themes of death.
The story 'Paladin of the Lost Hour' is particularly notable and gripping.
Ellison's writing features a mix of humor and intellectual challenge.
Readers have mixed feelings about his overt political views in his stories.
Many find his works essential for fans of speculative fiction.
Some stories are so impactful that they stay with readers for a long time, while others fade quickly from memory.
Fans of Ellison often seek out all of his works and editions.
The book is out of print, but many readers still cherish it.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of death, grief, and loss.

From The Publisher:

Sixteen stories by an innovative and visionary writer stretch across the farthest reaches of space and time, conjuring often bleak landscapes salvaged by faith in the future

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