For an author who in her forewords declares that she's not a "woman writer", whatever that is, she certainly writes like a stereotypical example of one. Too many of the stories are all emotional baggage, and not much else. And what's up with all the Shakespeare stories? I know nobody in the English-speaking world has the courage to admit that they don't really give a fuck about Shakespeare or his works, but I'm getting sick and tired of hearing about the guy being praised as Holy Savior #2 all the time..