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255 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780446678032
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Aspect
Publication date: 01 December 2001
Description
A new collection of short stories from Hopkinson, including "Greedy Choke Puppy," which Africana.com called "a cleverly crafted West Indian story featuring the appearance of both the soucouyant (vampire) & lagahoo (werewolf)," "Ganger (Ball Li...
Community Reviews Summary of 480 reviews
Moods
mysterious 66%
reflective 45%
emotional 43%
adventurous 39%
challenging 34%
tense 31%
funny 15%
sad 12%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 69% | Character: 15% | N/A: 13% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 31% | Yes: 31% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 14% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 25% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, Body horror, KidnappingModerate
Gore, Child death, ExcrementMinor
Drug use
255 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780446678032
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Aspect
Publication date: 01 December 2001
Description
A new collection of short stories from Hopkinson, including "Greedy Choke Puppy," which Africana.com called "a cleverly crafted West Indian story featuring the appearance of both the soucouyant (vampire) & lagahoo (werewolf)," "Ganger (Ball Li...
Community Reviews Summary of 480 reviews
Moods
mysterious 66%
reflective 45%
emotional 43%
adventurous 39%
challenging 34%
tense 31%
funny 15%
sad 12%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 69% | Character: 15% | N/A: 13% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 31% | Yes: 31% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 14% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 25% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, Body horror, KidnappingModerate
Gore, Child death, ExcrementMinor
Drug use