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A review by slawler
Octavia's Brood: Science Fiction Stories from Social Justice Movements by Walidah Imarisha, adrienne maree brown
3.0
I love what this book represents, what it's trying to do - social justice work and BIPOC voices deserve more space in speculative fiction - I just didn't love all the stories.
Since most of these authors were first-time writers, many of these stories were underdeveloped and ended abruptly, and some of the messaging was very ham-fisted.
There were some gems that were well-written and thought provoking. I especially enjoyed: the river, little brown mouse, Manhunter, The Long Memory
Since most of these authors were first-time writers, many of these stories were underdeveloped and ended abruptly, and some of the messaging was very ham-fisted.
There were some gems that were well-written and thought provoking. I especially enjoyed: the river, little brown mouse, Manhunter, The Long Memory