Buffalo is the New Buffalo by Chelsea Vowel

Buffalo is the New Buffalo

Chelsea Vowel

341 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ short stories speculative fiction challenging reflective medium-paced
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Powerful stories of "Metis futurism" that envision a world without violence, capitalism, or colonization. "Education is the new buffalo" is a metaphor widely used among Indigenous peoples in Canada to signify the importance of education to their s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
challenging 64%
informative 55%
emotional 46%
hopeful 44%
adventurous 26%
inspiring 23%
mysterious 17%
funny 12%
dark 8%
sad 8%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 18%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 22% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 32% | N/A: 11% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 32% | No: 16% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.21

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