Masterpieces: The Best Science Fiction of the Twentieth Century by Orson Scott Card

Masterpieces: The Best Science Fiction of the Twentieth Century

Orson Scott Card with Lloyd Biggle Jr., Michael Swanwick, Harry Turtledove, James Blish, C.J. Cherryh, Brian W. Aldiss, Edmond Hamilton, Terry Bisson, Harlan Ellison, Karen Joy Fowler, William Gibson, Ray Bradbury, Frederik Pohl, Poul Anderson, George Alec Effinger, Theodore Sturgeon, R.A. Lafferty, Robert Silverberg, Arthur C. Clarke, James Patrick Kelly, Ursula K. Le Guin, Isaac Asimov, George R.R. Martin, Lisa Goldstein, Robert A. Heinlein, Larry Niven, John Kessel

422 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories adventurous slow-paced

Description

An overview of the best science fiction short stories of the 20th century as selected and evaluated by critically-acclaimed author Orson Scott Card.

Community Reviews Summary of 86 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
hopeful 100%
mysterious 100%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
inspiring 50%
reflective 50%
relaxing 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 100%

Average rating

4.08

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