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mar's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
i wasn't as floored by the stories as i expected to be, but they were still enjoyable to read, with a distinct whimsical fairytale feel to them. i'll definitely be picking up hopkinson again :)
(if i'm quite honest though, i think my favourite part of this book might've been the introduction - and i don't mean that in a bad way, it was just a really compelling introduction. if nalo hopkinson ever writes nonfiction i will be SO down)
(if i'm quite honest though, i think my favourite part of this book might've been the introduction - and i don't mean that in a bad way, it was just a really compelling introduction. if nalo hopkinson ever writes nonfiction i will be SO down)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Body horror, and Child death
mmelibertine's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
"Old Habits" was lovely and sad, and felt like the most complete story of the collection. The rest are more vignettes, images, and ideas, loosely sketched. Not for me, I don't think.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Child death, Blood, Domestic abuse, and War
questingnotcoasting's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Terminal illness, and Death
Moderate: Grief and Child death
vej_bou's review against another edition
I didn't have enough time or energy to read at the time :( it really is a wonderful collection of short stories, that I will certainly try to finish at some point
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Child death, Sexual harassment, Body shaming, and Gore
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