288 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525508687
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dial Press
Publication date: 18 June 2019
Description
"One of the best collections I've ever read. Every single story is a standout."--Roxane GayWINNER OF THE CHAUTAUQUA PRIZE - LONGLISTED FOR THE STORY PRIZE - NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR - Refinery29 - BookRiot "Fuses science, myt...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,125 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
dark 52%
emotional 43%
adventurous 33%
challenging 26%
sad 20%
tense 10%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 8%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 21% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 23% | No: 14% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 15% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Terminal illness, Body horror, Sexual assaultModerate
Kidnapping, Hate crime, RapeMinor
Suicide, Child abuse, Misogyny
288 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525508687
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dial Press
Publication date: 18 June 2019
Description
"One of the best collections I've ever read. Every single story is a standout."--Roxane GayWINNER OF THE CHAUTAUQUA PRIZE - LONGLISTED FOR THE STORY PRIZE - NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR - Refinery29 - BookRiot "Fuses science, myt...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,125 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
dark 52%
emotional 43%
adventurous 33%
challenging 26%
sad 20%
tense 10%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 8%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 21% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 23% | No: 14% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 15% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Terminal illness, Body horror, Sexual assaultModerate
Kidnapping, Hate crime, RapeMinor
Suicide, Child abuse, Misogyny