shelbywebb's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
ghada_mohammad's review against another edition
“the decolonization of the imagination is the most dangerous and subversive form there is: for it is where all other forms of decolonization are born. Once the imagination is unshackled, liberation is limitless.”
Empowering and thought-provoking. I recommend to Octavia Butler's admirers, activists, and everyone who enjoys a good “what if...” story.
Empowering and thought-provoking. I recommend to Octavia Butler's admirers, activists, and everyone who enjoys a good “what if...” story.
brycestevenwilley's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
Collections of short stories are always kinda hit or miss IMO. Some of the stories I'd love, and for other's I'd get the themes and characters, but thought they were clusmily written. Definitely worth reading all of them though, since they're all so short, but that's my reasoning for the lower score.
Some of my favorites: the river, The Long Memory, Small and Bright, Hollow, Little Brown Mouse, Runway Blackout, Fire on the Mountain, Children who fly.
Some of my favorites: the river, The Long Memory, Small and Bright, Hollow, Little Brown Mouse, Runway Blackout, Fire on the Mountain, Children who fly.
erichealdwebb's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
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? N/A
4.25
soupdumpling's review against another edition
5.0
I've read several short stories from this anthology -- I'd definitely like to own this book one day and read through all of the stories, but unfortunately it's been difficult for me to sit down for long periods of time with short stories.
ericawrites's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent anthology full of powerful and unique stories. I really enjoyed 85% of them, and for a book with different authors on each story that's very satisfyingly.
georgiaand's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
letterbetty's review against another edition
4.0
Overall, I really enjoyed these. The first half is especially strong and I’m excited to read a bunch of these with my students. The second half fell off a bit, and some of the excerpts could have used more context.