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Customers find the science fiction content interesting and well-written. However, some readers found the writing style poor and boring. There are mixed opinions on the story quality – some enjoyed the variety of stories while others felt the storylines were inane or stupid.
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A quick rundown of this product’s key features:
Stories by Ken Liu, Charlie Jane Anders, Victor LaValle, Elizabeth Bear, and others—guest-edited by the author of the mega–bestselling Outlander series.
Today’s readers of science fiction and fantasy have an appetite for stories that address a wide variety of voices, perspectives, and styles. There is an openness to experiment and pushing boundaries, combined with the classic desire to read about spaceships and dragons, future technology and ancient magic, and the places where they intersect. Contemporary science fiction and fantasy looks to accomplish the same goal as ever—to illuminate what it means to be human. With a diverse selection of stories chosen by series editor John Joseph Adams and Diana Gabaldon, The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2020 explores the ever-expanding and changing world of SFF today.
“This long-running anthology series continues its tradition of excellence with guest editor Gabaldon’s selections . . . The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2020 is highly recommended for anyone interested in contemporary speculative fiction, or just some of the best current American fiction, period.” —Booklist (starred review)
“Gabaldon brings together 20 stories that memorably and creatively explore genre themes . . . The variety of styles and themes on offer here demonstrate the sustained vitality of genre fiction.” —Publishers Weekly
Our Top Reviews
Reviewer: Allonah
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: An Amazing Collection
Review: I truly loved all of these stories. The only thing I would have liked is if the biographies could have been after each story. That way, the stories would be fresh in my mind, but I might be the only one who thinks this way. Maybe I will just have to read it again.
Reviewer: Steven I
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Pretty good sci-fi.
Review: Great short stories by authors I haven’t read before.
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Some memorial stories, some not.
Review: I wish the editor had put the authors bios and statements with their stories. Some would have had a greater impact.
Reviewer: Jac
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A very nice collection
Review: Surprisingly good collection of short stories. Nice flow throughout the book. I recommend the entire collection. Nicely selected and sequenced.
Reviewer: Kate Taylor
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Starts slow but the stories kept getting better and better!
Review: Couldn’t put it down by the fourth story.
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Lots of great stories
Review: Some novel approaches/ideas in this compilation. Worth a read.
Reviewer: Pepe Silvia
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Oh no . . . it’s *that* type of “science fiction”.
Review: First story, Life Sentence, was good. Thought provoking and interesting, worthy of a full book.The next story was started off well but went on and on and was so boring. Nothing is explained, there are no rules or meaning to the world.Next story was disgusting. It was appalling and had nothing to do with science fiction.33 wicked daughters was strange. Almost enjoyable, but it was far too predictable and read like a children’s book.Bullet point by Elizabeth Bear deserves a special mention as it may be the worst thing I have ever read. The author uses (you guessed it!) bullet points like you did in a 6th grade computer class. The main character complains about everything even though they are the only person left alive. That makes no sense. This is not a story, it is a rant in a blog. A very poorly written blog. Blogs and bullet points were lame in 1990. This is the best in 2020? No, no it is not.Next story is thankfully short, maybe four pages without a plot or anything to do with science fiction.Next story is somewhat interesting, archaeology with a science fiction bend, but it is long. And I there I am half way through and other than the first story, I cannot believe a real editor would give these stories a second glance.Don’t waste time or money on this.You’re welcome!
Reviewer: William E. Brack
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fun Read
Review: Good variety in the story selection.
Reviewer: Emilia Colonescu
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Thank you!
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