★★★★☆ Recommended
(SF Action/Adventure; Draiken) An old man, long in hiding on a remote, tropical world, struggles to cope with the arrival of a figure from the worst part of his past. (21,000 words; Time: 1h:10m)
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"Sleeping Dogs," by Adam-Troy Castro [bio] (edited by Trevor Quachri), appeared in Analog Science Fiction and Fact issue 07-08|15, published on May 4, 2015 by Penny Publications.
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Review: 2015.414 (A Word for Authors)
John comes to life for us, both as a fisherman and as a retired spy. His adaptability and his preparations are impressive, despite the way age has weakened him. There's drama and tension. It's a great tale.
He's a little slow to accept that Grade is harmless, and that no one is looking for him anymore. The ending is a little unsatisfactory, although I suppose after 30 years of watchful waiting, we're prepared to believe that he really can't ever settle down and be a normal person. It underlines the fact that, despite everything, we don't really feel sorry for John--he hasn't ever become a real person to us.
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John comes to life for us, both as a fisherman and as a retired spy. His adaptability and his preparations are impressive, despite the way age has weakened him. There's drama and tension. It's a great tale.
He's a little slow to accept that Grade is harmless, and that no one is looking for him anymore. The ending is a little unsatisfactory, although I suppose after 30 years of watchful waiting, we're prepared to believe that he really can't ever settle down and be a normal person. It underlines the fact that, despite everything, we don't really feel sorry for John--he hasn't ever become a real person to us.
Other Reviews: Search Web, Browse Review Sites (Issue 07-08|15)
Adam-Troy Castro Info: Interviews, Websites, ISFDB, FreeSFOnline
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