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145 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An anthology of science fiction tales by an accomplished African-American writer includes "Speech Sounds," which won the Hugo Award, "Near of Kin," her only non-science fiction tale, and the award-winning "Bloodchild." Original. 20,000 first print...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,932 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
challenging 51%
mysterious 38%
adventurous 34%
emotional 32%
tense 29%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 16%
sad 12%
informative 8%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 46%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 19% | Character: 14% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 18% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 10% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 17% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Body horror, Gore, ViolenceModerate
Incest, Rape, Death
145 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An anthology of science fiction tales by an accomplished African-American writer includes "Speech Sounds," which won the Hugo Award, "Near of Kin," her only non-science fiction tale, and the award-winning "Bloodchild." Original. 20,000 first print...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,932 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
challenging 51%
mysterious 38%
adventurous 34%
emotional 32%
tense 29%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 16%
sad 12%
informative 8%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 46%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 19% | Character: 14% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 18% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 10% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 17% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Gore, ViolenceModerate
Incest, Rape, Death