2043...A Merman I Should Turn to Be by Nisi Shawl

2043...A Merman I Should Turn to Be

Black Stars #3

Nisi Shawl

31 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories adventurous challenging medium-paced

Description

African-descended USians are finally obtaining reparations—underwater. Plunge into the action of a visionary future by the award-winning author of Everfair, with narration by LeVar Burton (Star Trek: The Next Generation).Five miles off the South C...

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Community Reviews Summary of 282 reviews

Moods

adventurous 62%
challenging 37%
mysterious 37%
tense 32%
dark 31%
reflective 21%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 6%
emotional 4%
sad 4%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 44%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 40% | Character: 5% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

2.72

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