: It is "cleverly constructed" and original in its themes. Collected Short Fiction - Project Gutenberg Australia
: The Collected Short Fiction of C.J. Cherryh is a massive 700+ page volume often praised for its lyrical blend of sci-fi and fantasy. The Collected Short Fiction (custom)
In the context of short story collections, a "solid piece" typically refers to a story that: : It is "cleverly constructed" and original in its themes