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lorenzosivilotti's review against another edition
5.0
Compelling and complex, these speculative fictions are at once scientific, fantastical, and deeply philosophical.
moonstruckkingdom's review against another edition
5.0
Such a unique, intelligent and thoughtful collection of sci-fi. His premises are interesting and clever, but how he explores these ideas, the humanistic way he challenges the most fantastic elements is what I appreciate the most.
thisischivu's review against another edition
5.0
“Story of Your Life” is so fucking good that it made me hate Arrival, previously touted as my favorite movie. Okay, I don’t hate Arrival; it’s a really good movie. But the short story is so fucking good for reasons that make sense for written word. The movie softens those weirder edges and makes them less sad, less strange. But “Story of Your Life” is strange in a way that is poignant and brutal. Arrival is still a very good movies in the ways it needs to be, but I prefer the strange.
donut_holer's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I'll be thinking about Hell is the Absence of God for a while.
note for me: I got this book from Robin/the phil dep and read a few of the stories for her class.
note for me: I got this book from Robin/the phil dep and read a few of the stories for her class.
monsterburgee's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kjn1995's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
yinanization's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75