fiction fantasy science fiction short stories adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced

384 pages | first published 2019

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A major first collection from a writer fast becoming one of the stars of the genre... Aliette de Bodard, multiple award winner and author of The Tea Master and the Detective, now brings readers fourteen dazzling tales that showcase the richly text...
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Summary of 56 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
adventurous 70%
dark 70%
reflective 60%
mysterious 40%
sad 40%
challenging 20%
hopeful 20%
funny 10%
lighthearted 10%
tense 10%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 25%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

4.38

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