Reviews

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

clato's review against another edition

informative tense 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? Yes

5.0

nolemdaer's review against another edition

i started this off a recommendation, not because it piqued my interest particularly, and i'm just not really interested in a speculative short story collection rn

mcloonejack's review against another edition

5.0

I’m usually not much for short story collections, but these were fantastic. And, most importantly for me, the majority felt perfect as short stories. One of the few that didn’t was also obviously the basis for The Broken Earth trilogy, so cant be mad about that.

Personal stand-outs: The City Born Great, L’Alchimista, The Ones Who Stay And Fight, Cuisine des Mémoires, Too Many Yesterdays, Not Enough Tomorrows

solarmuser's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

wilfredamadeus's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

jenmangler's review against another edition

4.0

I enjoyed this short story collection very much. All the stories were good, and some I loved so much I read them twice. I definitely want to read more of Jemisin's work.

laulen's review against another edition

Had to return to the library! Want to finish someday

wendythegeekgoddess's review against another edition

4.0

I loved this book!
However it took me such a long time to read because I’m just not used to reading short stories.
I loved most of the stories in the book, although there were a few that I wasn’t 100% obsessed with.
The ones I did get hooked on however, we’re a bit frustrating because you get attached to the characters quick (N.K Jamisin is a phenomenal writer by the way and can easily captivate her audience) and then boom! The story is over.
The only short story that seemed to feel completely wrapped up was the very last story, other than that, they all felt like they were left at a cliff hanger.
I loved Jamisins writing and I’m now very interested in reading a full novel by her and actually being able to finish an entire story by her.
I would rate it 5 out of 5 but there were a few stories I just didn’t like.

springleaf's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

timinbc's review against another edition

4.0

Better than most collections, with a few excellent ones.

For me the book mixes "this is such a neat idea, let's see where it goes" stories with others that NKJ needed to tell, and needs us to read. As an older white male, all I get to say about the latter kind is "I'm listening, I'm learning," and I'm fine with that.

I really liked "Narcomancer" and that last story about New Orleans will stick with me. Even the ones I didn't much care for were well done.