A review by silene
We Are the Water People: A Short Story by Troy Onyango

mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

It sets a fascinating setting and is very well-written, but the plot is predictable and the characters have no development. They’re striking and opinionated, but they’re blind to anyone else’s view. Also, the summary is misleading, because the water spirits accomplish very little and actively impede the heroes out of their own prejudices.
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