The Best of Cordwainer Smith by Cordwainer Smith, J.J. Pierce

377 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

This is the 1999 British edition from Gollancz that includes 12 of the most famous short stories from Cordwainer Smith's "Instrumentality of Mankind" universe. His complete stories are collected in the 1993 NESFA edition called "The Rediscovery of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews

Moods

challenging 75%
adventurous 50%
dark 25%
funny 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%
mysterious 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.06

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