I really enjoyed this series of short stories by CJ Cherryh. One of the stories is very short, a few pages, but another one "Companions" is like a novella.

As always, Ms. Cherryh's works are fascinating, thought-provoking and entertaining. Don't ever think you can guess where the story will wind up, because she'll pull a fast one on you and switch things around.

I gave it 3 1/2 stars, because I just can't give every book written by her 4-5 stars, although I could. ( )