Customer Reviews
Uneven, but good for Ellison fans - By: , 28 May 1999 
I read this book recently after devouring Invisible Man. I have to say, though, that I was a little dissappointed by this book. Curiously enough, a lot of these stories weren't publishedin Ellison's lifetime, & with some of them, it's evident why. A few of the stories are juvenile, not at all comparable to Invisible Man, & by the same token, a few of them are spectacular pieces of prose. So, with this volume, I advise you to tread carefully, but read it all the way through. The gems are worth it, despite the failures.
Great stories for the Ellison fan - By: , 12 Apr 1999 
This collection of stories is a must read for those who treasure to work of Ellison. In these short works, the voice that would give us Invisible Man can be seen developing. They are not as powerful or as deep as his great novel, but they do offer an entertaining & meaningful read. The lengthy introduction is informative & insightful. When I first read Invisible Man, I could swear that I heard jazz as I read. Callahan explains Ellison's musical background which convinces me that I heard the jazzin Ellison's words by design. These works carry the same music.
