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3 stories in, this edition so far is 2/5.
The Audit is not SF nor fantasy!! and not good enough to justify its inclusion. A not-genre story should not be in a genre compilation, period. “Also, the Cat” is boring, not funny, and too long. The experimental opener “We Will Teach you how to Read” is an interesting play on form, but lacks narrative substance. I hope Okorafor’s picks improve from here.
— Aug 31, 2026 02:48AM
The Audit is not SF nor fantasy!! and not good enough to justify its inclusion. A not-genre story should not be in a genre compilation, period. “Also, the Cat” is boring, not funny, and too long. The experimental opener “We Will Teach you how to Read” is an interesting play on form, but lacks narrative substance. I hope Okorafor’s picks improve from here.
