the other story i liked was “How to Talk to Girls at Parties.” this would place it in the teen/ young adult section. i agree that sexual innuendo sticks out in a children’s book but that’s where the wars are fought, when is introducing a concept ok? and when is it not? if the literature is well written enough i would hope any theme can be met.

being a bit shy myself, this story intrigued me and i found myself in a place unfamiliar and so much so unerringly unearthly. i think Neil borrows from H.P. Lovecraft with the element of social awkwardness lost to something more seductive but what do these ladies ask in return?

First of all– don’t worry! I would NEVER put that book (or any book for that matter) in the resale pile…

Well, I didn’t mean to sound so extremely harsh about all the other stories… I think they just didn’t really pop out like crazy in my mind (especially compared to other GNeil works). I will certainly go reread that one per your recommendation =)

bought the book after seeing the title for page 100, “Chivalry.”

not sure if it’s printed elsewhere, but you’re always hearing that chivalry’s dead. so of course i have to see Neil’s take on it. it’s a very pleasant story about a knight of arthur’s court who has followed the holy grail to a little old lady in present day england.

i loved it! i shan’t say anything more about it in the hopes that you yourself skipped it and can now rescue your book from the resale pile to discover something wonderful…