- Paperback: 340 pages
- Publisher: Little, Brown and Company (April 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0446679291
- ISBN-13: 978-0446679299
- Product Dimensions: 13.3 x 2.5 x 20.7 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,674,682 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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When enslaved people were brought from the western part of Africa to the Americas, they were forbidden to speak their native languages or practice their religions in the New World. But their folkways survived as under-ground beliefs, and, in the crucible of slavery, created systems of magic and herbal lore with a particularly West African flavor. Mojo draws on the talents of writers who have a reputation for the sensitive, imaginative use of folklore and folkways in their work. This collection includes an introduction by preeminent African American spiritualist and writer Luisah Teish, author of the classic Jambalaya: The Natural Woman's Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals (Harper, 1985) and Jump Up: Good Times Throughout the Seasons with Celebrations from Around the World (Red Wheel, 2000). Authors contributing original work to this anthology include Neil Gaiman, the New York Times bestselling author of American Gods, psychological horror writer Tananarive Due, Steven Barnes, Barbara Hambly, Andy Duncan, and the 2002 Poet Laureate of San Francisco, Devorah Major. Born in Jamaica and a long-time student of Afro-Caribbean history and customs, Nalo Hopkinson is uniquely suited to edit this anthology. Her novel Brown Girl in the Ring (Aspect, 1998) won Aspect's First Novel Contest as well as the Locus Award for Best First Novel. The author also won the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. Midnight Robber (Aspect, 2000) was nominated for both the Hugo and the Nebula for Best Novel.
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Reader, Be Aware!, 6 May 2003
By Phyllis Rhodes - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Mojo (Paperback)
The introduction of Mojo: Conjure Stories warns the reader to beware, to adorn their protective beads, to pocket their jujubags and sets the stage for the mystical anthology contained therein. The novel, edited by Nalo Hopkinson, is comprised of nineteen short stories from noteworthy authors such as Steven Barnes, Tananarive Due, and Barbara Hambly. All tales are colorful, creative, and rooted in "mojo" - a tricky, powerful, and dangerous magic with a West African flavor. This is a diverse collection in that it traverses time to provide stories from the slave ships, the antebellum South, the Jim Crow era, the 1960's and even present day. Some stories are rooted in folklore, e.g. Andy Duncan's "Daddy Mention and the Monday Skull", while others address moral and societal issues such as incest, revenge, love, lust, and greed. One of my favorites is Barbara Hambly's "The Horsemen and The Morning Star" in which plantation slaves garner strength and call upon their ancestor's gods to ride their weary backs to fight the master's resurrection of the devil to save one of their own. Jarla Tangh's "The Skinned" references the recent Rowandan tragedy and delivers a powerful message against the backdrop of the modern American inner city. Another noteworthy mention is Jenise Aminoff's "Fate" in which a mother with the gift of sight tries desperately to alter her son's destiny and pays a high price in the end.
This reviewer found some stories a bit more challenging to follow than others, but believes there is enough variety in subject matter and writing style to satisfy even the most critical reader. This book covered multiple dimensions of conjuring: from using black magic to control spirits, outwitting the tricksters, initiating curses, belief in shape-shifting to the making and manipulation of zombies. It was an engaging and interesting read about a mystical and magical heritage. One can surely gain hours of reading pleasure with this book.
Phyllis
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Mojo: Conjure Stories is off da chain!, 26 Jun 2003
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Mojo (Paperback)
I read Nalo Hopkinson's first novel, Brown in the Ring a while ago and have been a fan ever since. I like the way she reinvents Afro-Caribbean rhythms and traditions to her storytelling, especially in her short stories, but her anthology is good, too. There are wild stories in here that made me rethink my stance on 'mojo' and conjure. There are too many good stories to name, and I'm still reading, but I really like the Neil Gaiman story, the "Fate" story by Jenise Aminoff, Nisi Shawl's "Tawny B---," Marcia Douglas, and Sheree Renee Thomas. The only thing missing so far is a story from Nalo herself. Maybe next time!
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Makes you consider that magic DOES Exist, 10 April 2003
By "osira23" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Mojo (Paperback)
Okay, everyone has heard it before about wicca, voodo, satanic rituals, all of that. Juju is the type of magic that takes very experienced people to do, and unlike most spell magic, like wicca's three fold rule (every spell you commit will come back to you 3times) Juju however has spells where you dont have to worry about coming back at ya. This book has sum excellent, chillin stories and makes you get goosbumps. Especially the story called "The Skinned" by Jarla Tangh, i see she is one worth watching her descriptions, use of worlds, and over all theme (won't spoil it, gotta read it to "feel" it) puts the reader in such a state to understand, and also get slightly jumpy at that. I tried seeing if Jarla wrote other novels, but i believe that this is her first publication, but from the story among the others, i can expect a awesome future nover coming from her. This is a great book if you are curious about Juju folklore, exploring the possibilty of praticing it or just learning, and if you want a good scary bone chilling story, please read I promise,you won't be disappointed.
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