A review by katymaryreads
Beacons: Stories for our Not So Distant Future by Jem Poster, Clare Dudman, Sian Melangell Dafydd, Joanne Harris, Tom Bullough, Maria McCann, Rodge Glass, Adam Thorpe, Liz Jensen, Holly Howitt, Adam Marek, Jay Griffiths, Toby Litt, James Miller, David Constantine, Janice Galloway, Alasdair Gray, Nick Hayes, Lawrence Norfolk, Gregory Norminton, A.L. Kennedy

challenging informative reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was a mixed bag of stories, on the whole all enjoyable, well-written and thought-provoking. A timely reminder of the reality of climate change and its effects.