(SF Humor) In a future where space missions are funded by reality TV, Ethel and Henry watch the exciting conclusion of a four-month race to Mars and back. (3,100 words; Time: 10m)
Rating: ★★★☆☆, Average
"The Ultimate Space Race," by Jaleta Clegg (edited by Bryan Thomas Schmidt), appeared in Mission: Tomorrow (RSR review), published on October 15, 2015 by Baen Books.
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Pro: Best line: "Ethel would never trust her life to a ship built by breakfast cereal companies and office furniture retailers."
We can't decide whether it was all rigged or partly rigged, although we're suspicious that two ships would be neck and neck after such a long race. For reality TV, that's par for the course.
Con: It's light, uncomplicated material.
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We can't decide whether it was all rigged or partly rigged, although we're suspicious that two ships would be neck and neck after such a long race. For reality TV, that's par for the course.
Con: It's light, uncomplicated material.
Other Reviews: Search Web, GoodReads.com
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