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Saving Worlds: A Collection of Original Science Fiction Stories by Roger Elwood, Virginia Kidd

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challenging informative tense fast-paced

3.5

The Best of R. A. Lafferty by R.A. Lafferty

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challenging dark funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

4.5

Babel-17 by Samuel R. Delany

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adventurous challenging informative medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

In the Wake of Man by Roger Elwood

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challenging dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

4.0

Worth it for Lafferty and Wolfe-- Tracking Song is a masterpiece, particularly. The Moudy story is pretty forgettable. 
A Storm of Wings by M. John Harrison

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challenging dark mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

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challenging dark emotional informative sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Mind of My Mind by Octavia E. Butler

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challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Dangerous Visions by Harlan Ellison

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challenging dark funny mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

4.5

Tehanu by Ursula K. Le Guin

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Tales from Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

4.25