A review by literaryliege
What If? 10th Anniversary Edition: Short Stories to Spark Inclusion & Diversity Dialogue by Steve Robbins

informative slow-paced

2.0

Writing Quality: 3-Stars (Good/Enjoyable): Solid writing with few errors. Some moments of weak phrasing but generally easy to follow.

Plot: 2-Stars (Fair/Underwhelming): The plot has issues like predictability, weak pacing, or inconsistency. Some unresolved questions.

Characterization: 2-Stars (Fair/Underwhelming): Characters are somewhat developed but may feel flat or lacking depth. Few or no emotional connections.

Pacing: 2-Stars (Fair/Underwhelming): Uneven pacing—either too slow in parts or too fast in others, leading to a lack of flow.

Engagement: 1-Star (Poor/Problematic): Hard to stay interested or invested in the story.

Themes & Messages: 1-Star (Poor/Problematic): Problematic themes or harmful stereotypes. Any offensive content that could detract from the reading experience.

Originality: 3-Stars (Good/Enjoyable): Features some original ideas or fresh perspectives, though it still leans on familiar tropes or formulas.

Overall Feel: 2-Stars (Fair/Underwhelming): The book has some merit, but overall is not very satisfying or memorable.