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jxssica1810's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
halfass_reviewer's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
What I enjoyed so very much about this book was that despite the stories being different they all had this centralized theme of gays and theys saying fuck the government and trying to survive in a seemingly post-apocalyptic world. I enjoyed the characters from each story immensely and I also enjoyed seeing the different ways people just try to make it from day to day. At first, I was confused about why some stories were entered (I'm looking at you random goblin killer story), but then when I got to the end and say that originally all the stories had been written for different publications and then combined it made more sense. The sad part is the stories I loved the most were some of the shortest ones while the ones I felt didn't really fit were longer. Regardless this was an excellent collection of stories that I enjoyed very much!
xarsonx's review against another edition
lost interest in reading anything for a while
golderest's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
One of the best short story collections I've read in a while. Killjoy is an incredible world-builder. These stories are simultaneously spooky, grim, and hopeful. I can't wait to read more of her work!
mad_taylh's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
4.5
"Battle is a thing that gets into my gut, makes me desperate to live. Love is a thing that gets into my gut, makes me wish I were dead."
akhcreates's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
3.75
A great collection, some better than others.
I appreciated that Killjoy was committed to imagining possibilities for the future, with differing degrees of hope and optimism.
Standouts:
The one with the smart car driving to the police station
The orc community
The woman who steals dogs
Calling for winter
I appreciated that Killjoy was committed to imagining possibilities for the future, with differing degrees of hope and optimism.
Standouts:
The one with the smart car driving to the police station
The orc community
The woman who steals dogs
Calling for winter
eternallytouchstarved's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0