The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2019 by John Joseph Adams, Carmen Maria Machado

The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2019

The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy #5

John Joseph Adams, Carmen Maria Machado

432 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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Moods

adventurous 80%
dark 80%
emotional 60%
reflective 60%
challenging 50%
mysterious 50%
funny 30%
hopeful 20%
tense 20%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 20%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 83% | N/A: 16%

Strong character development?

N/A: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | N/A: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

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