Solaris Books’s ambitious programme of original anthologies continues with The Solaris Book of New Science Fiction, Volume Two, edited by George Mann. Probably the best stories... are humorous efforts by Dominic Green and Neal Asher, but other stories of merit abound. This anthology series remains good value... a valuable new market for quality SF.
-- Locus
The vast majority of stories in the anthology are good or better. The outstanding entries were "iCity" by Paul Di Filippo and "Sunworld" by Eric Brown. Both of these stories capture the joys that come with anthologies and ultimately help make The Solaris Book of New Science Fiction, Volume 2 an enjoyable anthology.
-- SF Signal
The second volume of original science fiction stories published by Solaris, The Solaris Book of New Science Fiction: Volume 2, repeats the successful formula of the first: freestyle, all new tales, no strings attached, no theme restrictions. Readers will find a most variegated selection of stories, from quasi-fantasy in medieval settings to high-strung technological adventures on alien worlds.... Volume 2 is a welcome addition to the ever-growing list of original anthologies. And a pleasure to read. Mann, who is already planning a third installment in what may well be a yearly series, hopes this apparent trend has come to stay. So do I.
-- The Fix
There really is something for everyone here – and the roster of writers makes it an ideal bait to tempt those who only read novels to climb over the short fiction fence. Let’s hope the economics of the market allow Solaris to keep this series running for some time to come.
-- Interzone
