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76 reviews for:
Eat the Sky, Drink the Ocean
Margo Lanagan, Mandy Ord, Vandana Singh, Lily Mae Martin, Annie Zaidi, Payal Dhar, Alyssa Brugman, Justine Larbalestier, Kate Constable, Manjula Padmanabhan, Nicki Greenberg, Anita Roy, Penni Russon, Kuzhali Manicakavel, Kirsty Murray, Samhita Arni, Amruta Patil, Priya Kuriyan, Isobelle Carmody
3.45 AVERAGE
76 reviews for:
Eat the Sky, Drink the Ocean
Margo Lanagan, Mandy Ord, Vandana Singh, Lily Mae Martin, Annie Zaidi, Payal Dhar, Alyssa Brugman, Justine Larbalestier, Kate Constable, Manjula Padmanabhan, Nicki Greenberg, Anita Roy, Penni Russon, Kuzhali Manicakavel, Kirsty Murray, Samhita Arni, Amruta Patil, Priya Kuriyan, Isobelle Carmody
3.45 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
How is this not more well-known? That was my resounding question from the moment I picked this beautiful book up to when I dropped the cover closed, the words of these 17 weird, quirky, touching, delightful stories swarming in my brain. I stumbled upon this in a used bookstore and was captivated by the cover. When I saw feminist sci-fi and fantasy short stories? And that it was a mixture of prose and comic? With a play-script thrown in as well? How could I /not/ buy it? It was a really surreal experience reading speculative fiction for young adults that was specifically addressing feminist issues, and I enjoyed every second of it. Some of the story were weird. Some I walked away from, not quite sure what I'd just poured over. I did devour this in one evening, so I'll probably find myself wandering back into its arms in a day or so and testing out some of the stories I didn't quite grasp. The combination of prose short stories and comics made for an easy, captivating read that had me constantly intrigued. It also helped distinguish the stories from each other. I didn't have any trouble remembering which story was which by the time I got to the end and was reading the authors' comments on their writing processes.
This whole book was an incredible experience. Not to mention the book itself is gorgeous. Go buy it now, and enjoy an evening of being lost amidst the desolation of the patriarchy.
This whole book was an incredible experience. Not to mention the book itself is gorgeous. Go buy it now, and enjoy an evening of being lost amidst the desolation of the patriarchy.
Some of these stories made me cry my eyes out, others were predictable and didn't necessarily add anything new to the usual beats, fortunately most of the stories were the former. The art was beautiful and interesting, overall I really enjoyed this collection. Perfect for quick reads
Note: I no longer put stars on my reviews.
Review: A YA fiction anthology. Feminist, intersectional, sci-fi and fantasy. In some stories, the sf/fantasy element is central and in others it's subtle. Some are done in graphic format. In my eyes, there was some variability in the quality, but I enjoyed all of the pieces. My favorite was "What a Stone Can't Feel" by Penni Russon, about a teen girl who has a unique power, yet feels helpless to render aid to her dying best friend. This is a slim volume and a quick read. I like the cover art a lot on both front and back.
Review: A YA fiction anthology. Feminist, intersectional, sci-fi and fantasy. In some stories, the sf/fantasy element is central and in others it's subtle. Some are done in graphic format. In my eyes, there was some variability in the quality, but I enjoyed all of the pieces. My favorite was "What a Stone Can't Feel" by Penni Russon, about a teen girl who has a unique power, yet feels helpless to render aid to her dying best friend. This is a slim volume and a quick read. I like the cover art a lot on both front and back.
I came into this book with low expectations and the first few pages in I knew I was wrong. This was a great book. I loved many of the stories in here but a few just weren't for me and brought the book down to 4 stars. Overall, a wonderful book with an awesome message.
I really, really wanted to like this book. Some of the stories I really enjoyed. Others felt like a pain to get through.
This is one of the most beautiful books I've ever read. It was first sold to me as a sci-fi anthology, which I was so on board with. The next time I heard of it, someone told me it was a feminist anthology. At first I thought I was mistaken or had previously heard incorrectly...But no, it is a feminist sci-fi anthology written by a diverse set of authors. The book itself is diverse in media, with not only short stories but short graphic stories and even a screenplay. I want to put this in the hands of every person I meet.
I liked the idea behind the anthology as well as the concept of each short story. However, I felt that the way in which the authors conveyed their points was a bit on the nose. I would've loved it if the authors had found a way to convey their messages more subtly.
