The Future is Japanese: Science Fiction Futures and Brand New Fantasies from and about Japan by Project Itoh, Catherynne M. Valente, Rachel Swirsky, Masumi Washington, Hideyuki Kikuchi, Bruce Sterling, Ekaterina Sedia, Felicity Savage, Nick Mamatas, Issui Ogawa, David Moles, Hirotaka Tobi, Pat Cadigan, Toh EnJoe, Ken Liu

The Future is Japanese: Science Fiction Futures and Brand New Fantasies from and about Japan

Project Itoh, Catherynne M. Valente, Rachel Swirsky, Masumi Washington, Hideyuki Kikuchi, Bruce Sterling, Ekaterina Sedia, Felicity Savage, Nick Mamatas, Issui Ogawa, David Moles, Hirotaka Tobi, Pat Cadigan, Toh EnJoe, Ken Liu

365 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction short stories adventurous medium-paced
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A web browser that threatens to conquer the world. The longest, loneliest railroad on Earth. A North Korean nuke hitting Tokyo, a hollow asteroid full of automated rice paddies, and a specialist in breaking up “virtual” marriages. And yes, giant r...

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Community Reviews Summary of 159 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
tense 66%
emotional 33%
mysterious 33%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 100%

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3.74

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