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by Kij Johnson
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Two-faced Nitpicker
Two-faced Nitpicker rated it 13 years ago
Short, morbid, yet the message that get's across is clear.This story is mainly about fitting in, being what is considered the "in" crowd or in this case, TheOtherGirls. The plot is very macabre, but powerful. It impressed me, for a short story. There is a price to pay for fitting in. And when you de...
Glass @ Way Too Hot Books & Ja čitam, a ti?
Scary...
Tanja @ Ja čitam, a ti?
Tanja @ Ja čitam, a ti? rated it 13 years ago
This story perfectly shows how people(kids and teens) will do anything to be accepted in society. They will do anything, sad but true.
Kaethe
Kaethe rated it 13 years ago
I get it. It's not very subtle, with only the ponies having names or personalities, but because it is so very short, I'll let that slide.I like it because of that viciousness, and the "cotton-candy blood". It reminds me of Shirley Jackson.
Sticky Note Quotes
Sticky Note Quotes rated it 14 years ago
Well that was odd, very interesting but odd.
Allusion is not Illusion
Allusion is not Illusion rated it 14 years ago
Fascinating and disturbing short story, brilliantly crafted.
MissMoka's Musings
MissMoka's Musings rated it 14 years ago
It makes it's point very clear, that's sure.
To Read Or Not To Read, That's The Question
Super disturbing, but incredibly interesting.
Literary Ames
Literary Ames rated it 14 years ago
Short and shocking and definitely not sweet. Ponies emphasises the evilness of little girls in their Cliques of Doom and hierarchies (e.g. TopGirl, SuckUpGirl -you lose your identity once you conform). Their hazing of possible new members is horrifying. Moral: Never bow down to peer pressure and be ...
Book Reports and Glory Holes
Book Reports and Glory Holes rated it 14 years ago
Like "My Little Ponies" crossed with "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" with a 80's era PSA about not giving into bullying/being yourself is always best/peer presure/drugs are bad.Actually I probably would have watched that show as a kid.
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