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 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 Sou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 227 reviews

Moods

adventurous 62%
tense 41%
challenging 39%
mysterious 39%
dark 34%
reflective 20%
inspiring 11%
emotional 4%
hopeful 4%
sad 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 41%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 48% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 9%

Average rating

2.77

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