The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2019 by John Joseph Adams

The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2019

The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy #2019

John Joseph Adams with Carmen Maria Machado

384 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction short stories adventurous slow-paced

Description

This omnivorous selection of stories chosen by series editor John Joseph Adams and World Fantasy Award finalist Carmen Maria Machado is a display of the most boundary-pushing, genre-blurring, stylistically singular science fiction and fantasy stor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 113 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
adventurous 72%
emotional 63%
reflective 54%
challenging 45%
mysterious 45%
funny 36%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 18%
tense 18%
informative 9%
sad 9%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 18%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | N/A: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | N/A: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 37% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 40% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

4.01

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