Short Stories
Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2017
2017·382 pages
A diverse anthology of 20 science fiction and fantasy stories from 2017, exploring human hopes and fears through imaginative worlds.
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A diverse anthology of 20 science fiction and fantasy stories from 2017, exploring human hopes and fears through imaginative worlds.
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To clarify, these short stories are the “best of 2017” defined by ONE person - Charles Yu. 😅 There was no panel of judges or collective poll. So, take the “best of” title with a grain of salt. A few of the authors chosen are big published writers (Leigh Bardugo and N.K.
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Minor references to sexual themes in some stories; not central or explicit.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence in several stories, including police brutality and dystopic themes.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language in some stories; not pervasive.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of substance use in certain stories; not a focus.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Moderate presence with some stories featuring queer characters or themes.
Religious content
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No evidence found in available sources.
Magic & witchcraft
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Moderate fantasy magic and occult elements in several fantasy stories.
Occult / demonology
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Occult elements present as part of the fantasy magic system.
Political content
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Major themes addressing racism, prejudice against outsiders, police brutality, and technology misuse.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate depictions of systemic suffering and cultural crises in some stories.
Other
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