(Military SF) Fresh from school, Alastair joins a near-future British intelligence unit that's trying to identify people before they become terrorists. (6,400 words; Time: 21m)
Rating: ★☆☆☆☆, Needs Improvement
"The Exception That Proves the Rule," by Mathew Burrows (edited by August Cole), appeared in War Stories from the Future (RSR review), published on November 12, 2015 by Atlantic Council.
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Pro: There is a certain amount of tension when Gerald gets his final assignment.
Con: The story is all tell, no show; lots of infodumps, almost no dialogue or action. The author has trouble controlling POV as well.
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Con: The story is all tell, no show; lots of infodumps, almost no dialogue or action. The author has trouble controlling POV as well.
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