A review by questingnotcoasting
How Long 'til Black Future Month? by N.K. Jemisin

adventurous challenging medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

This was a fascinating short story collection. I like sci-fi and fantasy but I don't read that much of it, so while I'm intrigued by N.K. Jemisin's work, I'm also a bit intimidated. I thought short stories would be a good place to start. There's a wide variety of stories here, covering many subgenres of fantasy and sci-fi and I was so impressed with the breadth of Jemisin's imagination. Some stories relied on concepts I couldn't quite get my head around but there were others where I felt I completely understood the world after a few pages. They all felt so different and I really enjoyed most of them. 
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