An augmented human in a post-apocalypse America delivers suspicious passengers up the Mississippi. (4,652 words; Time: 15m)
Rating: ★★★★☆, Recommended
"Goodnight Earth," by Annie Bellet (edited by John Joseph Adams and Hugh Howey), appeared in The End Has Come (RSR review), published on May 01, 2015 by Broad Reach Publishing.
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Pro: Narration and dialogue are flawless. We learn exactly what we need to know about this world at exactly the right times. The double-cross is a bit of a surprise, but handled well, and the resolution is very satisfying.
Con: The heroine is a bit of a "Mary Sue." Her augmentations appear to have no negative side-effects. Everyone escapes the encounter without any lasting injury.
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Con: The heroine is a bit of a "Mary Sue." Her augmentations appear to have no negative side-effects. Everyone escapes the encounter without any lasting injury.
Other Reviews: Search Web, GoodReads.com
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