The Only Harmless Great Thing

That. Was. Wonderful.

Bolander takes from history harsh lessons of unspeakable cruelty to both animals and women, both equally mistreated by those who see them as nothing but a means to a profitable end, to spin a tale of unforgettable cruelty and terrible vengeance. Break out the tissues for this one, friends (or maybe just keep a stiff drink at hand).

See my full review at the Barnes & Noble Science Fiction & Fantasy blog.