Africa Risen: A New Era of Speculative Fiction by Sheree Renée Thomas, Zelda Knight, Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki

Africa Risen: A New Era of Speculative Fiction

Sheree Renée Thomas, Zelda Knight, Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki with Dilman Dila, WC Dunlap, Steven Barnes, Joshua Omenga, Russell Nichols, Nuzo Onoh, Franka Zeph, Yvette Lisa Ndlovu, Wole Talabi, Sandra Jackson-Opoku, Aline-Mwezi Niyonsenga, Alex Jennings, Mirette Bahgat, Timi Odueso, Maurice Broaddus, Tlotlo Tsamaase, Tobias S. Buckell, Somto Ihezue Onyedikachi, Tananarive Due, Ytasha Womack, Oyedotun Damilola Muees, Alexis Brooks De Vita, Tobi Ogundiran, Moustapha Mbacké Diop, Akua Lezli Hope, Mame Bougouma Diene, Woppa Diallo, Shingai Njeri Kagunda, Ada Nnadị, Ivana Akotowaa Ofori, Chinelo Onwualu, Danian Darrell Jerry, Dare Segun Falowo

432 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction short stories speculative fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced

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From award-winning editorial team Sheree Renée Thomas, Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki, and Zelda Knight comes an anthology of thirty-two original stories showcasing the breadth of fantasy and science fiction from Africa and the African Diaspora. A ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 108 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
dark 59%
challenging 55%
mysterious 46%
reflective 40%
emotional 34%
inspiring 32%
hopeful 30%
tense 23%
funny 13%
sad 13%
informative 9%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 79%
fast 16%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 69% | N/A: 25% | Character: 2% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

N/A: 45% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 9% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 41% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 11% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 29% | Yes: 23% | No: 8%

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