frankynstein's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Racism, Xenophobia, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Misogyny and Genocide
Minor: War, Violence, and Toxic relationship
joystickchevron's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
this book was honestly nothing like I expected. each short story jumps across perspectives, time periods, and even genres, with the only common themes being the selfishness, ignorance, and prejudice of humanity. my personal favorite stories were and the Moon be Still as Bright, The Martian, and The Million Year Picnic. i'm surprised this isn't a more popular classic - it's utterly unique and captivating.
-.25 stars though because Usher II and Way in the Middle of the Air were jarringly out of place,, i can see why some editions cut them out
-.25 stars though because Usher II and Way in the Middle of the Air were jarringly out of place,, i can see why some editions cut them out
Graphic: Racial slurs
Minor: Misogyny
emmariana97's review
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Racial slurs, Colonisation, Death, Murder, and War
Moderate: Genocide, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Xenophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Body shaming, Forced institutionalization, and Gun violence
_luke_'s review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Moderate: Misogyny and Racism
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