samvara

It's a good time to curl up with a book of short stories what with currently having the attention span of a retarded peanut. This collection of eight short stories has a classic vampire tale, some swashbuckling, a science fiction adventure, a bit of martial arts and the odd pointy hat. I loved them all, Donaldson has a twisted dark side and tends to write really interesting characters with complex morals. The vampire tale in particular reminded me of Nosferatu, all stark and emotional. I also really liked the ending to The Woman Who Loved Pigs, the story of a half-wit who is adopted by a pig.

I'd babble but I hate to spoil it for you.