Dark Matter: A Century of Speculative Fiction from the African Diaspora by

Dark Matter: A Century of Speculative Fiction from the African Diaspora

Dark Matter (Mysterious Press)

448 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

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

Description

 An important new anthology, the first of it's kind, Dark Matter explores a century of fantastic fiction by pre-eminent and emerging luminaries of the African Diaspora. A richly vibrant collection of stories and essays, it displays the brilliance ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 133 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
adventurous 71%
challenging 71%
reflective 57%
inspiring 42%
mysterious 42%
emotional 28%
sad 28%
tense 28%
hopeful 14%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | N/A: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 80% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 80% | N/A: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 80% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

4.14

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