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asims723's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Favorite stories, in order:
Through the Flash
The Finkelstein 5
Friday Black
Light Spitter
Through the Flash
The Finkelstein 5
Friday Black
Light Spitter
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Sexual content
zombiezami's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Stalking, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Mass/school shootings and Abortion
Minor: Sexual content
rosesofthespring's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
As with most collections of short stories, these were very hit-or-miss for me. They range from magical realism to complete sci-fi, with quite a bit of variation. I appreciate that Adjei-Brenyah was not afraid to get experimental and strange.
Unfortunately, the last story now exists in my worst nightmares and intrusive thoughts, so reader discretion is advised.
Unfortunately, the last story now exists in my worst nightmares and intrusive thoughts, so reader discretion is advised.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racism, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Mass/school shootings, and Cannibalism
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Sexual content, and Grief
Not all content warnings apply to all stories. Unfortunately I don't have access to a copy anymore, so I can't give a more detailed breakdown.