Dark Matter: A Century of Speculative Fiction from the African Diaspora by Sheree Renée Thomas

Dark Matter: A Century of Speculative Fiction from the African Diaspora

Dark Matter (Mysterious Press)

Sheree Renée Thomas

436 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

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 An important new anthology, the first of it's kind, Dark Matter explores a century of fantastic fiction by pre-eminent and emerging luminaries of the African Diaspora. A richly vibrant collection of stories and essays, it displays the brilliance ...

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Moods

adventurous 80%
challenging 80%
dark 80%
reflective 70%
inspiring 50%
emotional 40%
mysterious 40%
sad 40%
hopeful 30%
tense 30%
informative 10%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 44%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | N/A: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 71% | N/A: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 85% | N/A: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 83% | N/A: 16%

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4.14

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