In the grand scheme of “classic” literature, I don’t like much of it. However, I really enjoyed this. I thought it was very lyrical in a way that made me feel uncomfortable, and made me feel trapped in a similar way. I certainly share the fears reflected in this book.

While overall very informative, I felt like the chapters focused on marriage and parenthood were very gender biased with the assumption of the woman carrying the bulk of the labor. It also lacked any discussions about LGBTQ+ relationships and living with ADHD.

3.5 rating overall. It was better than I expected but not entirely fantastic.

Nightflyers 5/5- Probably the best one out of the bunch. I thought it was tense and exciting, but the ending was a little awkward. I liked the ending but I didn’t like the switch in POV.

Override 4/5- I always enjoy some casual necromancy. A cool concept and world-building.

Weekend In a Warzone 1/5- Boring and I really disliked the main character.

And Seven Times Never Kill Man 3/5- I think the concept and world in this story were really interesting, but the characters weren’t interesting which made me care less about the plot.

Nor The Many-Colored Fires of a Star Ring 1/5- Also really boring. It also felt like a weird gender-bent version of the last story in this collection. Probably the least interesting to me.

A Song For Lya 3/5- Also one that had a neat concept and world. I liked Lya, and enjoyed seeing the story unfold. But I though the sex scenes were weird and I didn’t like Rob really. It had some interesting philosophy by the end though.