The Best of World SF, Volume 1 by Lavie Tidhar

589 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

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

Description

 Twenty-six new short stories representing the state of the art in international science fiction.'Rare and wonderful' The Times'The most important anthology of SF short fiction since Dangerous Visions' Adam Roberts'Fizzes with great ideas and wond...

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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%

Average rating

3.99

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