The Privilege of the Happy Ending

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The Privilege of the Happy Ending by Kij Johnson explores the life of a young girl named Ada, who navigates a world plagued by monstrous beings called Slatter. As she faces the formidable creatures, the narrative examines themes of survival and the often unnoticed sacrifices that lead to what's deemed a "happy ending." It's a poignant story about the complexities of hope and resilience.
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You might enjoy this story if you appreciate tales that explore the nuances of happiness and privilege through an inventive narrative. With a blend of fantasy elements and emotional depth, the author intricately weaves a tale that challenges the conventional boundaries between joy and reality. The story can captivate those who are intrigued by philosophical reflections wrapped in a compelling fictional world.

The Privilege of the Happy Ending

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A surprising and exciting new collection of speculative and experimental stories that explore animal intelligences, gender, and the nature of stories.

The Privilege of the Happy Ending collects award-winning writer Kij Johnson's speculative fiction from the last decade. The stories explore gender, animals, and the nature of stories, and range in form from classically told tales to deeply experimental works. The collection includes the World Fantasy Award-winning The Privilege of the Happy Ending and The Dream-Quest of Vellitt Boe, as well as two never-before published works.

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i>The Privilege of the Happy Ending by Kij Johnson is celebrated for its vivid and imaginative storytelling, offering a dreamlike experience that blends dark, surreal narratives with literary prose. The collection, often praised for its clever wit and supernatural elements, explores universal themes such as family and loss. Critics commend Johnson's ability to create boundary-pushing, magic-infused tales that are as thought-provoking as they are immersive.

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ISBN: 9781618732163

Publisher: Small Beer Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 October 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Small Beer Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 139.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 304

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Biography & Memoir Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Kij Johnson Literary Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction

About the Author

Kij Johnson (kijjohnson.com) writes speculative and experimental fiction, and has won the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Awards, among others. She also writes gaming material and teaches creative writing, novel idea generation, and science fiction and fantasy lit, at the University of Kansas and elsewhere. She is an associate director of the Ad Astra Center for Science Fiction and the Speculative Imagination.

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