The Best of Cordwainer Smith by Cordwainer Smith

The Best of Cordwainer Smith

Instrumentality of Mankind

Cordwainer Smith

377 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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This is the 1999 British edition from Gollancz that includes 12 of the most famous short stories from Cordwainer Smith's "Instrumentality of Mankind" universe. His complete stories are collected in the 1993 NESFA edition called "The Rediscovery of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 176 reviews

Moods

challenging 71%
adventurous 57%
reflective 42%
mysterious 28%
dark 14%
funny 14%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 25%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.96

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