Apsara Engine by Bishakh Som

Apsara Engine

Bishakh Som

237 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction graphic novel lgbtqia+ science fiction short stories speculative fiction challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

By turns fantastical and familiar, this graphic short story collection is immersed in questions of gender, the body, and existential conformity.The eight delightfully eerie stories in Apsara Engine are a subtle intervention into everyday reality. ...

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Moods

mysterious 83%
reflective 61%
challenging 55%
adventurous 33%
dark 27%
emotional 27%
hopeful 25%
tense 19%
funny 13%
sad 13%
inspiring 8%
informative 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 28%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 31% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 31% | No: 27% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 27% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 15% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.93

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