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77 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
3.46 AVERAGE
77 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
3.46 AVERAGE
my biggest overall critique is that there should have been more intersectionality. there was no lgbtq+ representation despite lgbtq+ struggles being central to feminist theories and being intertwined with women's rights. there was also no disability representation despite women all over the world experiencing disabilities every single day. despite those critiques, i enjoyed the majority of these stories which is pretty rare for me when i read anthologies and the stories were all so well written with lush imagery and beautiful prose about human connection and the all-too-forgotten truth that we are one with the universe and everything in it. i felt so imaginative as i read these stories; each one filled my head with its unique, enthralling, intricately structured setting. none of the stories felt too short to me either, i usually had some questions afterward but they were all questions i could imagine an answer to based on the information i was given within the story which i assume was the goal.
There are some gems that really made me think. Review soon.
I breezed through this and absolutely loved it. I particularly enjoyed Mirror Perfest, Cast out, and Memory Lace. I wish I had gotten a bit more from Little Red Suit!
This is an incredible collection of speculative short stories written by young adult authors from India and Australia. The authors worked in teams across the two countries, and the results are short stories, graphic shorts, and even a play. The quality of the collection is tremendous, showing a depth of understanding of what happens to women in our cultures and how that might play out in the future. There are stories where the women are in power and men are considered lesser, stories where women are just starting to take their rightful place, and others where the struggle is very much like it is today. Each has a ray of hope, a path forward if only we are brave enough to take it.
Readers of these short stories will love that the authors have longer books to explore. The voices here are rich and varied, still there is a sense of unity in this collection thanks to the overarching theme of women and girls and their rights. Make sure to read the final section of the book that speaks to the collaborations and how the authors worked together.
Entirely thoughtful, strongly progressive and profoundly feminist, this collection of short stories is exceptional. Appropriate for ages 14-18.
Readers of these short stories will love that the authors have longer books to explore. The voices here are rich and varied, still there is a sense of unity in this collection thanks to the overarching theme of women and girls and their rights. Make sure to read the final section of the book that speaks to the collaborations and how the authors worked together.
Entirely thoughtful, strongly progressive and profoundly feminist, this collection of short stories is exceptional. Appropriate for ages 14-18.
Before I get into details, let me just say: this book needs waaay more attention.
I've been told repeatedly that SciFi is meant to be an attempt to provide a solution to a problem faced by humanity. In addition to tackling the usual topics you expect in SciFi, this collection has really brought to light many topics that largely goes unaddressed by men writing SciFi, because I suppose they don't see them as problems. This lit collaboration between women from India and Australia, was not something I'd have ever expected, but they outdid themselves and it's a great collection!
Like many short story collections, there are some imbalances. Some stories were unquestionably 5 Star stories ('Cat Calls' by Margo Lanagan, 'Cast Out' by Samhita Arni, 'Mirror Perfect' by Kirsty Murray, 'What A Stone Can't Feel' by Penni Russon, 'Memory Lace' by Payal Dhar and 'Cooking Time' by Anita Roy) others...? Eh. 2-3 Stars.
I'd definitely recommend picking this up if you're looking for stories from our future where girls dare to live limitlessly and Eat The Sky and Drink The Ocean.
I've been told repeatedly that SciFi is meant to be an attempt to provide a solution to a problem faced by humanity. In addition to tackling the usual topics you expect in SciFi, this collection has really brought to light many topics that largely goes unaddressed by men writing SciFi, because I suppose they don't see them as problems. This lit collaboration between women from India and Australia, was not something I'd have ever expected, but they outdid themselves and it's a great collection!
Like many short story collections, there are some imbalances. Some stories were unquestionably 5 Star stories ('Cat Calls' by Margo Lanagan, 'Cast Out' by Samhita Arni, 'Mirror Perfect' by Kirsty Murray, 'What A Stone Can't Feel' by Penni Russon, 'Memory Lace' by Payal Dhar and 'Cooking Time' by Anita Roy) others...? Eh. 2-3 Stars.
I'd definitely recommend picking this up if you're looking for stories from our future where girls dare to live limitlessly and Eat The Sky and Drink The Ocean.
Book #3 for the O.W.Ls Magical Readathon
Class: Arithmacy - Read something outside your favourite genre
Class: Arithmacy - Read something outside your favourite genre
This is a collection of short stories, graphic stories, and one play by Australian and Indian writers. Every story centers around women, as this collection was created after two event of violent crimes againist women, both in Australia and India.
Some story felt magical, other takes it into the sci-fi realm. Some take the issue heads-on: the cat calls, the rape, the violence againist women and women activits, some use what-ifs situation: especially in reversing the gender.
My favorite story is Cast Out by Samhita Arni. I was drawn into the magic, and how the magic--which is seen as forbidden in young girls but admirable in young men--helps the young girls discovering themselves and a mean to help others.
The graphic stories are all beautiful, but there are two that absolutely captures my heart: Swallow The Moon by Kate Constable and Priya Kuriyan and Back Stage Pass by Nicki Greenberg.
Swallow The Moon told the stories of traditions, but also critizes the way we consume and the effect on the planet around us. While Back Stage Pass is a nudge on how Ophelia was written as a character, how her story never got heard and instead she was killed by the writer.
Overall, I like this collection, and I think that the format is quite refreshing. The stories itself are full of magic, and fantasies, and hopes ✨