(Virtual Reality SF) Stuck in a virtual-reality prison, Phin tries to manipulate the AI to give the inmates more freedom. (4,147 words; Time: 13m)
Rating: ★★★☆☆ Average
"The Mighty Phin," by Nisi Shawl [bio] (edited by Jason Heller and Joshua Viola), appeared in Cyber World (RSR review), published on November 8, 2016 by Hex Publishers.
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Pro: Phin wants a better, more meaningful life for her and her spouses. She does accomplish that much.
The title appears to be a reference to the song, "Mighty Quinn," in which Quinn the Eskimo brings joy to people who were in despair.
Con: We're left wondering what happened. Did they get physical bodies after all? (Thad doesn't think so.) And what are we to make of Dr. Ops wanting to "love" Phinn? Malfunction? Manipulation?
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The title appears to be a reference to the song, "Mighty Quinn," in which Quinn the Eskimo brings joy to people who were in despair.
Con: We're left wondering what happened. Did they get physical bodies after all? (Thad doesn't think so.) And what are we to make of Dr. Ops wanting to "love" Phinn? Malfunction? Manipulation?
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