"Oddments" by Marko Kloos
˙˙ https://www.amazon.com/Oddments-Marko-Kloos/dp/B0C2S4MYF4
A standalone book of science fiction and fantasy short stories.˙ Some of
the stories are connected to the author's Frontlines series of books.˙ I read the well printed and well bound POD (print on demand) trade
paperback published by Cryogenica, LLC in 2023 that I bought from Amazon
in 2026.
Two of the thirteen stories, "On the Use of Shape-Shifters in Warfare"
and "Lucky Thirteen", were made into videos in the "Love Death + Robots"
tv series on Netflix.
I really enjoyed all of the short stories, especially the two
aforementioned short stories.˙ The concept that an inanimate object
could grow a loyalty to its owner is quite unique in this circumstance.
I generally prefer novels but made an exception in this case due to the
fact that I have read so many of the author's excellent books.
My rating:˙ 5 out of 5 stars
Amazon rating:˙ 4.6 out of 5 stars (272 reviews)
Lynn
"Oddments" by Marko Kloos
˙˙ https://www.amazon.com/Oddments-Marko-Kloos/dp/B0C2S4MYF4
A standalone book of science fiction and fantasy short stories.˙ Some of
the stories are connected to the author's Frontlines series of books.˙ I read the well printed and well bound POD (print on demand) trade
paperback published by Cryogenica, LLC in 2023 that I bought from Amazon
in 2026.
Two of the thirteen stories, "On the Use of Shape-Shifters in Warfare"
and "Lucky Thirteen", were made into videos in the "Love Death + Robots"
tv series on Netflix.
I really enjoyed all of the short stories, especially the two
aforementioned short stories.˙ The concept that an inanimate object
could grow a loyalty to its owner is quite unique in this circumstance.
I generally prefer novels but made an exception in this case due to the
fact that I have read so many of the author's excellent books.
My rating:˙ 5 out of 5 stars
Amazon rating:˙ 4.6 out of 5 stars (272 reviews)
Lynn
On 7/4/26 14:25, Lynn McGuire wrote:
"Oddments" by Marko Kloos˙˙˙˙I must dispute the uniqueness of that concept.
˙˙˙ https://www.amazon.com/Oddments-Marko-Kloos/dp/B0C2S4MYF4
A standalone book of science fiction and fantasy short stories.˙ Some
of the stories are connected to the author's Frontlines series of
books.˙ I read the well printed and well bound POD (print on demand)
trade paperback published by Cryogenica, LLC in 2023 that I bought
from Amazon in 2026.
Two of the thirteen stories, "On the Use of Shape-Shifters in Warfare"
and "Lucky Thirteen", were made into videos in the "Love Death +
Robots" tv series on Netflix.
I really enjoyed all of the short stories, especially the two
aforementioned short stories.˙ The concept that an inanimate object
could grow a loyalty to its owner is quite unique in this
circumstance. I generally prefer novels but made an exception in this
case due to the fact that I have read so many of the author's
excellent books.
My rating:˙ 5 out of 5 stars
Amazon rating:˙ 4.6 out of 5 stars (272 reviews)
Lynn
In Japanese stories swords may be quite attached to their
weilders and so to in European myth. In Jack and the B
eanstalk the singing harp called out to the Giant, its owner.
˙˙˙˙Not quite the same thing but are Spaceships with Minds
animate or not? In the Retief stories the Luggage is quite
attached to is owner though it is only expressed in action.
˙˙˙˙Guess who has nothing better to do 4th of July...
On 7/4/2026 5:52 PM, BobbieSellers wrote:
On 7/4/26 14:25, Lynn McGuire wrote:Do the Retief stories have a 'Luggage'? I'm not familiar
"Oddments" by Marko Kloos˙˙˙˙˙I must dispute the uniqueness of that concept.
˙˙˙ https://www.amazon.com/Oddments-Marko-Kloos/dp/B0C2S4MYF4
A standalone book of science fiction and fantasy short stories.˙ Some
of the stories are connected to the author's Frontlines series of
books.˙ I read the well printed and well bound POD (print on demand)
trade paperback published by Cryogenica, LLC in 2023 that I bought
from Amazon in 2026.
Two of the thirteen stories, "On the Use of Shape-Shifters in
Warfare" and "Lucky Thirteen", were made into videos in the "Love
Death + Robots" tv series on Netflix.
I really enjoyed all of the short stories, especially the two
aforementioned short stories.˙ The concept that an inanimate object
could grow a loyalty to its owner is quite unique in this
circumstance. I generally prefer novels but made an exception in this
case due to the fact that I have read so many of the author's
excellent books.
My rating:˙ 5 out of 5 stars
Amazon rating:˙ 4.6 out of 5 stars (272 reviews)
Lynn
In Japanese stories swords may be quite attached to their
weilders and so to in European myth. In Jack and the B
eanstalk the singing harp called out to the Giant, its owner.
˙˙˙˙˙Not quite the same thing but are Spaceships with Minds
animate or not? In the Retief stories the Luggage is quite
attached to is owner though it is only expressed in action.
˙˙˙˙˙Guess who has nothing better to do 4th of July...
with the series.
In Discworld, no one questions whether The Luggage is
sentient. At least, they don't have the opportunity to
question it twice.
pt
On 7/4/26 14:25, Lynn McGuire wrote:
"Oddments" by Marko KloosI must dispute the uniqueness of that concept.
˙˙ https://www.amazon.com/Oddments-Marko-Kloos/dp/B0C2S4MYF4
A standalone book of science fiction and fantasy short stories.˙ Some of
the stories are connected to the author's Frontlines series of books.˙ I
read the well printed and well bound POD (print on demand) trade
paperback published by Cryogenica, LLC in 2023 that I bought from Amazon
in 2026.
Two of the thirteen stories, "On the Use of Shape-Shifters in Warfare"
and "Lucky Thirteen", were made into videos in the "Love Death + Robots"
tv series on Netflix.
I really enjoyed all of the short stories, especially the two
aforementioned short stories.˙ The concept that an inanimate object
could grow a loyalty to its owner is quite unique in this circumstance.
I generally prefer novels but made an exception in this case due to the
fact that I have read so many of the author's excellent books.
My rating:˙ 5 out of 5 stars
Amazon rating:˙ 4.6 out of 5 stars (272 reviews)
Lynn
In Japanese stories swords may be quite attached to their
weilders and so to in European myth. In Jack and the B
eanstalk the singing harp called out to the Giant, its owner.
Not quite the same thing but are Spaceships with Minds
animate or not? In the Retief stories the Luggage is quite
attached to is owner though it is only expressed in action.
Guess who has nothing better to do 4th of July...
In article <112bva3$hndv$1@dont-email.me>,
BobbieSellers <bliss-sf4ever@dslextremeinvalid.com> wrote:
On 7/4/26 14:25, Lynn McGuire wrote:
"Oddments" by Marko KloosI must dispute the uniqueness of that concept.
˙˙ https://www.amazon.com/Oddments-Marko-Kloos/dp/B0C2S4MYF4
A standalone book of science fiction and fantasy short stories.˙ Some of >>> the stories are connected to the author's Frontlines series of books.˙ I >>> read the well printed and well bound POD (print on demand) trade
paperback published by Cryogenica, LLC in 2023 that I bought from Amazon >>> in 2026.
Two of the thirteen stories, "On the Use of Shape-Shifters in Warfare"
and "Lucky Thirteen", were made into videos in the "Love Death + Robots" >>> tv series on Netflix.
I really enjoyed all of the short stories, especially the two
aforementioned short stories.˙ The concept that an inanimate object
could grow a loyalty to its owner is quite unique in this circumstance.
I generally prefer novels but made an exception in this case due to the
fact that I have read so many of the author's excellent books.
My rating:˙ 5 out of 5 stars
Amazon rating:˙ 4.6 out of 5 stars (272 reviews)
Lynn
In Japanese stories swords may be quite attached to their
weilders and so to in European myth. In Jack and the B
eanstalk the singing harp called out to the Giant, its owner.
Not quite the same thing but are Spaceships with Minds
animate or not? In the Retief stories the Luggage is quite
attached to is owner though it is only expressed in action.
Retief? It sounds like you are thinking of Rincewind.
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