Masterpieces: The Best Science Fiction of the 20th Century

Orson Scott Card The Best Science Fiction of the 20th Century Reviews Summary

Ratings Breakdown

Rated 4.3 by 530 people

Pros from Reviews

  • Great stories
  • Thought-provoking
  • Fast shipping
  • Historical context
  • Well-bound and printed
  • Nice mix of stories
  • Passionate and engaging
  • Beautifully delivered plot

Cons from Reviews

  • Lack of diversity
  • Anthropomorphic aliens
  • Inconsistent story selection
  • Few women writers included
  • Limited representation of non-WASP
  • Lack of humor and action
  • Not all stories are memorable
  • Stretch to call them 'masterpieces'
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