I have to start off by saying that I love the idea behind
this anthology. It's kind of like watching that reality
TV show that you just can't turn off, except that it's
about some of our most beloved heroes and the people who
have to deal with them. Ever wonder who does the laundry
and who has to deal with the day to day issues that
revolve around heroes? Or have you ever thought, do they
stink when they get done fighting evil or riding on their
horse? In this collection of 22 short stories we learn
about all sorts of things that heroes get themselves into
and what those around them have to deal with on a regular
basis.
This is a fun twist, with subjects ranging from internet
dating in Kristine Grayson's Geeks Bearing Gifts, to make-
overs in Laura Resnick's The Quin Quart, to housekeeping
in Adrian Nikolas Phoenix's The Horror in the Living
Room. As with all anthologies there are some that are not
as memorable as others, but I felt that overall it was a
fun read with a little something in it for everyone. Some
of the stories were lighter and more humorous with some
being more serious and of course we had some action and
suspense. I felt that each of the author's personalities
and writing styles stood out wonderfully and made the
reading experience very enjoyable. Denise Little has done
an excellent job as the editor of THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES
as well as many other fantastic works. I will definitely
be looking into some of the authors that I read for the
first time, which is one of the things that I love most
about anthologies, after getting a little taste of their
writing styles.
These 22 all-new tales pay tribute to the true
heroes-the people who enable and put up with heroes. From
what it's like to be Hercules' wife (complete with an
appearance by Hercules in drag) to the trials of H.P.
Lovecraft's housekeeper, from the perils of being King
Kong's girlfriend to the downside of dating a shapeshifter,
this anthology turns heroism on its head, revealing the
behind-the-scenes drama, as opposed to glorious rescues.
From the Pied Piper's power trip to David acting like a
giant you-know-what after slaying Goliath, these stories
show heroes in all their ignominy and shine a light on the
unsung faithful standing in their shadows.
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