You just never know what you're going to read in this enormous book -- everything from downright awful and stupid to truly wonderful. M. Christian scores (as usual), as does Alison Tyler, so it was fun to read overall. What I like best about this book (and the ones that came before it) is the inclusion of some new writers -- people who might be new on the scene, which can often be a refreshing diversion from the usual stuff. Definitely worth the money. With a book this big, you can't expect to like everything!