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How Long 'til Black Future Month?
by N.K. Jemisin
I've been reading one story every other day or so. They are all amazing in different ways.
"The Ones Who Stay and Fight"
I would say that a utopian city such as this one might be worth the cost that is being paid. It's worth a shot at least. Right?
"The City Born Great"
The birthing of a city. Sort of. It was a really fascinating and creative look at cities. I think I've read it before, but that didn't interfere with my enjoyment.
"Red Dirt Witch"
I was expecting another futuristic story, but instead we went back in time and visited a couple black witches who could see glimpses of the future.
"L’Alchimista"
Chef to witch seems like an easy career move.
"The Effluent Engine"
Oooh! This one takes place in New Orleans and even mentioned Baton Rouge in passing. I enjoyed the spy intrigue feeling and the touch of romance.
"Cloud Dragon Skies"
Boy meets girl. Boy destroys the earth. Maybe. Boy and girl live happily ever after in space.
"The Trojan Girl"
What happens to your code when it's gone into the internet? Does it evolve on it's own? Maybe.
"Valedictorian"
To be yourself or not to be. It really isn't a question. Not if Zinhle follows her own rules.
"The Storyteller’s Replacement"
This was a story inside a story. I don't particularly understand the purpose of the outer story, but I found the inner story quite fascinating.
"The Brides of Heaven"
This one went heavy on religion, but in a different planet.
"The Evaluators"
Oh wow. This one was really cool!
"Walking Awake"
The lengths humans will go to just because they can and just because they want to hurt others...
"The Elevator Dancer"
Religious oppression and Big Brother make an appearance.
"Cuisine des Mémoires"
Any meal, from any time, from any where - what would you choose?
"Stone Hunger"
This one seems to tackle the question of "what makes a monster a monster?"
"On the Banks of the River Lex"
I love stories about Death as a character. This one is definitely a favorite.
"The Narcomancer"
Sleep magic, bandits, and a Goddess of dreams.
"Henosis"
This story has chapters that are out of order and I'm intrigued.
"Too Many Yesterdays, Not Enough Tomorrows"
Stuck in an endless loop. Alone. With only an internet connection.
"The You Train"
This is the equivalent of listening to one side of a phone conversation. I always thought that would be annoying, but really it was fun imagining the responses!
"Non-Zero Probabilities"
Luck run amuck!
"Sinners, Saints, Dragons, and Haints, in the City Beneath the Still Waters"
Oh fuck. This one. It's too close.
"The Ones Who Stay and Fight"
I would say that a utopian city such as this one might be worth the cost that is being paid. It's worth a shot at least. Right?
"The City Born Great"
The birthing of a city. Sort of. It was a really fascinating and creative look at cities. I think I've read it before, but that didn't interfere with my enjoyment.
"Red Dirt Witch"
I was expecting another futuristic story, but instead we went back in time and visited a couple black witches who could see glimpses of the future.
"L’Alchimista"
Chef to witch seems like an easy career move.
"The Effluent Engine"
Oooh! This one takes place in New Orleans and even mentioned Baton Rouge in passing. I enjoyed the spy intrigue feeling and the touch of romance.
"Cloud Dragon Skies"
Boy meets girl. Boy destroys the earth. Maybe. Boy and girl live happily ever after in space.
"The Trojan Girl"
What happens to your code when it's gone into the internet? Does it evolve on it's own? Maybe.
"Valedictorian"
To be yourself or not to be. It really isn't a question. Not if Zinhle follows her own rules.
"The Storyteller’s Replacement"
This was a story inside a story. I don't particularly understand the purpose of the outer story, but I found the inner story quite fascinating.
"The Brides of Heaven"
This one went heavy on religion, but in a different planet.
"The Evaluators"
Oh wow. This one was really cool!
"Walking Awake"
The lengths humans will go to just because they can and just because they want to hurt others...
"The Elevator Dancer"
Religious oppression and Big Brother make an appearance.
"Cuisine des Mémoires"
Any meal, from any time, from any where - what would you choose?
"Stone Hunger"
This one seems to tackle the question of "what makes a monster a monster?"
"On the Banks of the River Lex"
I love stories about Death as a character. This one is definitely a favorite.
"The Narcomancer"
Sleep magic, bandits, and a Goddess of dreams.
"Henosis"
This story has chapters that are out of order and I'm intrigued.
"Too Many Yesterdays, Not Enough Tomorrows"
Stuck in an endless loop. Alone. With only an internet connection.
"The You Train"
This is the equivalent of listening to one side of a phone conversation. I always thought that would be annoying, but really it was fun imagining the responses!
"Non-Zero Probabilities"
Luck run amuck!
"Sinners, Saints, Dragons, and Haints, in the City Beneath the Still Waters"
Oh fuck. This one. It's too close.