Sinopticon 2021: A Celebration of Chinese Science Fiction by Xueting Christine Ni

Sinopticon 2021: A Celebration of Chinese Science Fiction

Xueting Christine Ni with Xia Jia (Contributor)

fiction science fiction short stories adventurous reflective medium-paced

448 pages | first published 2021

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A stunning collection of the best in Chinese Science Fiction, from Award-Winning legends to up-and-coming talent, all translated here into English for the first time. This celebration of Chinese Science Fiction — thirteen stories, all translate...
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Summary of 57 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
reflective 62%
emotional 37%
challenging 33%
inspiring 33%
mysterious 33%
hopeful 20%
dark 12%
funny 12%
informative 12%
lighthearted 12%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 17%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 13%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 15% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 20% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 52% | N/A: 26% | No: 10% | Yes: 10%

Average rating

3.93

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