Skin Folk by Nalo Hopkinson

Skin Folk

Nalo Hopkinson

258 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror short stories adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

World Fantasy Award Winner: Fiction that "combines a richly textured multicultural background with incisive storytelling," by the author of The Salt Roads (Library Journal). In Skin Folk, with works ranging from science fiction to Caribbean folklo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 357 reviews

Moods

dark 74%
mysterious 64%
adventurous 43%
reflective 38%
tense 33%
challenging 30%
emotional 30%
funny 15%
sad 10%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 27%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 73% | Character: 15% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 26%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 13% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 26% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.03

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