In a fairly near future Canada, Wyatt bids online for a mezo-American flute he thinks would be just the gift to patch things up with his girlfriend. Mildly amusing. (3,355 words; Time: 11m)
Rating: ★★★☆☆ Average
"Bidding War," by Rich Larson [bio] (edited by Sheila Williams), appeared in Asimov's Science Fiction issue 12|15, published on October 15, 2015 by Penny Publications.
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Pro: The story isn't really about Wyatt buying the flute; it's about him getting over his unhealthy obsession with his ex-girlfriend. The point where Rocio opens the door is priceless.
Con: Of course the story isn't really meant to be serious, but Wayne is a neurotic mess, and we get tired of him very fast.
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Con: Of course the story isn't really meant to be serious, but Wayne is a neurotic mess, and we get tired of him very fast.
Other Reviews: Search Web, Browse Review Sites (Issue 12|15)
Rich Larson Info: Interviews, Websites, ISFDB, FreeSFOnline
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