Three-Hand Jax: & Other Spells

Rating:
Summary: The book casts a mighty spell...
Review: A "queer" assortment of spells, from a play to a short story to one-half of a phone call, this book merges many worlds: living and dead, gay and straight, male and female, real and otherwise. From the opening title story, an ode to a lost friend, to "Weird Daddy," the ending tour de force of a half a conversation, Staszek shows a unique sensitivity and breathtaking insight. The individual pieces stun with wit, image, and wordplay; the entire collection resonates with a magical convergence. I was spellbound.

Rating:
Summary: The book casts a mighty spell...
Review: A "queer" assortment of spells, from a play to a short story to one-half of a phone call, this book merges many worlds: living and dead, gay and straight, male and female, real and otherwise. From the opening title story, an ode to a lost friend, to "Weird Daddy," the ending tour de force of a half a conversation, Staszek shows a unique sensitivity and breathtaking insight. The individual pieces stun with wit, image, and wordplay; the entire collection resonates with a magical convergence. I was spellbound.