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makayla_m812's review
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
staceyjl's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
hutchinskg's review
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
highdjo's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hear_and_their's review
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Wow this book is a wonder and I was often struck by the beautiful prose. So many of the stories have such creative premises and narratives. Many of them are dark but realistic tales about where our world is headed and yet there are trickles of hope and joy and beauty and humor under it all.
krbhl's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
katieryn's review
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
irenemarie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
misha_ali's review
4.0
Almost across the board, I thought the shorter stories were weaker than the longer-form ones, which have time to flesh out themes and history. Or perhaps, due to the stories being about what has happened after climate change catastrophe, the longer stories have more space to set up cause and consequence and really get me invested.
Overall, a solid collection and some standouts for me but also a few short ones that left be unsatisfied and pulled down my overall rating (and enjoyment) of the book.
Overall, a solid collection and some standouts for me but also a few short ones that left be unsatisfied and pulled down my overall rating (and enjoyment) of the book.