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The Apex Book of World SF, Volume 5

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Overview: The landmark anthology series of international speculative fiction returns with volume 5 of The Apex Book of World SF. Cris Jurado joins series editor Lavie Tidhar to highlight the best speculative fiction from around the world. Cyberpunk from Spain, Singapore and Japan; mythology from Venezuela, Korea and First Nations; stories of the dead from Zimbabwe and Egypt, and space wonders from India, Germany and Bolivia. And much more. The fifth volume of the ground-breaking World SF anthology series reveals once more the uniquely international dimension of speculative fiction. The Apex Book of World SF series is an excellent primer for any sci-fi reader trying to understand the field's global reach.Contents: * Introduction by Series Editor Lavie Tidhar (The Apex Book of World SF: Volume 5) • essay by Lavie Tidhar * Introduction by Volume Editor Cristina Jurado (The Apex Book of World SF: Volume 5) • essay by Cristina Jurado * A Series of Steaks (2017) / novelette by Vina Jie-Min Prasad * Accursed Lineage (2017) / short story by Daína Chaviano (trans. of Estirpe maldita 1997) * Nkasht ii (2014) / short story by Darcie Little Badger * Ghostalker (2015) / short story by T. L. Huchu * Violation of the TrueNet Security Act (2017) / novelette by Taiyo Fujii 藤井太洋? (trans. of コラボレーション? 2013) * Ambiguity Machines: An Examination (2015) / novelette by Vandana Singh * Scenes from the Life of an Autocrat (2017) / short story by Basma Abdel Aziz * Our Dead World (2017) / short story by Liliana Colanzi (trans. of Nuestro mundo muerto 2016) * An Evolutionary Myth (2015) / novelette by Bo-Young Kim 김보영? (trans. of 진화신화? 2006) * You Will See the Moon Rise (2017) / short story by Israel Alonso (trans. of Verás crecer la luna 2017) * The Barrette Girls (2017) / short story by Sara Saab * The Calculations of Artificials (2016) / novelette by Chi Hui (trans. of 伪人算法? 2010) * El Condor del Machangara (2017) / short story by Ana Hurtado * Alone, on the Wind (2016) / novelette by Karla Schmidt (trans. of Auf dem Wind. Allein 2011) * The Seventh (2015) / short story by Eliza Victoria * Screamers (2016) / short story by Tochi Onyebuchi * The Bois (2017) / short story by R. S. A. Garcia * Ugo (2017) / short story by Giovanni De Feo.

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Published 2015
ISBN 40789406
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Such a rich narrative. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Donna Williams
Donna Williams December 21, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Elizabeth Allen
Elizabeth Allen June 23, 2024
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Donald Lee
Donald Lee January 04, 2025
A very strong entry. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A solid 4 stars from me.
John Thompson
John Thompson January 23, 2024
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. Quite impressive overall.
Mark Robinson
Mark Robinson November 16, 2025
I was completely blown away. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Richard Torres
Richard Torres December 08, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. A true literary gem.
James Williams
James Williams February 11, 2025
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. A true literary gem.
John Thompson
John Thompson March 14, 2024
It was adequate. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. Unlikely to reread, but a reasonable expenditure of time.
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