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

2043...(A Merman I Should Turn to Be)

Black Stars #3

Nisi Shawl with LeVar Burton (Narrator)

1 hour, 16 minutes • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction science fiction 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 285 reviews

Moods

adventurous 61%
challenging 36%
mysterious 36%
tense 32%
dark 30%
reflective 23%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 6%
emotional 4%
sad 4%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 43%
slow 11%

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: 62% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

2.73

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