Black Stars by C T Rwizi, Nisi Shawl, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Victor LaValle, Nalo Hopkinson, Nnedi Okorafor

6 hours, 32 minutes first pub 2021 (editions) user-added

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Black Stars is a thought-provoking and uplifting collection of short stories that will resonate deeply with readers who crave science fiction, are eager to see themselves reflected in the pages of literature, and are looking for a narrative that celebrates Black culture, identity, and resilience in the face of adversity.

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2021 SOVAS Award Finalist for Audiobook Narration—Short Story Anthology—Best VoiceoverThe sky is not the limit. From an alley in New York to an interstellar wormhole, the path to the future looks different for everyone. These cosmic short stories ...

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Community Reviews

3.82
based on 81 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 85%

mysterious: 50%

challenging: 45%

reflective: 40%

tense: 35%

emotional: 30%

hopeful: 30%

dark: 25%

informative: 20%

inspiring: 20%

sad: 20%

funny: 10%


Pace

27% of readers chose fast
72% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

15% of readers chose Plot
53% of readers chose A mix
23% of readers chose Character
7% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
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Strong character development?

30% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
15% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

53% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

84% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

25% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

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