Masterpieces: The Best Science Fiction of the Century by Frederik Pohl, C.J. Cherryh, Harlan Ellison, Lloyd Biggle Jr., Poul Anderson, Karen Joy Fowler, Ursula K. Le Guin, George Alec Effinger, Brian W. Aldiss, Edmond Hamilton, Theodore Sturgeon, Michael Swanwick, William Gibson, Harry Turtledove, James Blish, Isaac Asimov, R.A. Lafferty, Robert Silverberg, Arthur C. Clarke, Terry Bisson, George R.R. Martin, Orson Scott Card, Lisa Goldstein, James Patrick Kelly, Robert A. Heinlein, John Kessel, Larry Niven, Ray Bradbury

Masterpieces: The Best Science Fiction of the Century

Frederik Pohl, C.J. Cherryh, Harlan Ellison, Lloyd Biggle Jr., Poul Anderson, Karen Joy Fowler, Ursula K. Le Guin, George Alec Effinger, Brian W. Aldiss, Edmond Hamilton, Theodore Sturgeon, Michael Swanwick, William Gibson, Harry Turtledove, James Blish, Isaac Asimov, R.A. Lafferty, Robert Silverberg, Arthur C. Clarke, Terry Bisson, George R.R. Martin, Orson Scott Card, Lisa Goldstein, James Patrick Kelly, Robert A. Heinlein, John Kessel, Larry Niven, Ray Bradbury

422 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories adventurous slow-paced
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"Along with a critical essay by Orson Scott Card reassessing science fiction in the twentieth century, Masterpieces includes short fiction by writers who have forged a permanent place for science fiction in the popular culture of today ... and tom...

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Community Reviews Summary of 115 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
hopeful 66%
inspiring 66%
mysterious 66%
reflective 66%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
relaxing 33%
sad 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 100%

Average rating

4.03

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