sweko
8/17/2021
A couple of decades ago, in a Yugoslavian SF Magazine (Sirius) I read a wonderful story, about a man that hunted Jaguars in the old way. It was not hard sf, which I usually liked better, but the writing and the atmosphere were exquisite, and I loved and remembered the story.
However, life got in the way, and I completely forgot about it, and never followed up on the author, even when the Internet became a thing :)
Recently, a collection called "The Jaguar Hunter" came into my hands, and all the good memories came back, as I read the titular story once more. I'd still say that it's one of the best stories of all time - up there with "Nightfall"
The rest of the stories are told in a similar tone of voice, full of lyricism and sorrow and trauma. I've thoroughly enjoyed reading this collection, even if it's a slow-paced read.