Sultana's Dream by Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain

Sultana's Dream

Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain with Durga Bai

64 pages first pub 1905 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy feminism science fiction short stories challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

Sultana's Dream is a classic work of Bengali science fiction and one of the first examples of feminist science fiction. This short story was written in 1905 by Rokeya Sakhawat Hussain, a Muslim feminist, writer and social reformer who lived in Bri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 207 reviews

Moods

reflective 54%
hopeful 41%
inspiring 41%
funny 33%
lighthearted 33%
adventurous 16%
challenging 8%
informative 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 4%

Pace

fast 73%
medium 21%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

3.74

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