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432 pages | first published 2019

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A glittering landscape of twenty-five speculative stories that challenge oppression and envision new futures for America--from N. K. Jemisin, Charles Yu, Jamie Ford, G. Willow Wilson, Charlie Jane Anders, Hugh Howey, and more. NAMED ONE OF THE BES...
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Summary of 501 reviews

Moods

dark 65%
reflective 55%
challenging 44%
emotional 39%
adventurous 34%
hopeful 32%
inspiring 27%
funny 23%
tense 23%
sad 16%
mysterious 11%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 25%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | N/A: 19% | Plot: 19% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | N/A: 26% | Yes: 19% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 43% | N/A: 8% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 23% | No: 23% | Yes: 19%

Average rating

3.99

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