The Best of World SF: Volume 1 by Lavie Tidhar

The Best of World SF: Volume 1

The Best of World SF #1

Lavie Tidhar

512 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

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Description

26 new short stories representing the state of the art in international science fiction, selected by Lavie Tidhar. 21 counties: France, China, Singapore, Botswana, Nigeria, India, Japan, Italy, Cuba, Brazil, Trinidad, Spain, Mexico, Finland, Israe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 24 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
reflective 71%
adventurous 57%
challenging 42%
funny 42%
mysterious 42%
dark 28%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
sad 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 28%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | N/A: 16% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 33% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

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