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(Alternate Reality) As Cole awaits sentencing, his mind visits parallel worlds with very different rules for crime and punishment. (2,858 words; Time: 09m)
Rating: ★★★☆☆ Average
"Justice Systems in Quantum Parallel Probabilities," by Lettie Prell [bio] (edited by Neil Clarke), appeared in Clarkesworld issue 124, published on January 1, 2017.
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Pro: The real story here is Cole’s journey to accepting responsibility for his crimes. It’s a cute touch that Marco doesn’t exist. Either he was the voice of an angel or else Cole landed in a different reality from the one he started in.
Con: If we view his dreams as nothing but dreams, then there is no speculative element in the story at all.
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Con: If we view his dreams as nothing but dreams, then there is no speculative element in the story at all.
Other Reviews: Search Web, Browse Review Sites (Issue 124)
Lettie Prell Info: Interviews, Websites, ISFDB
This was an interesting set of vignettes but wasn't very substantial.
ReplyDeleteAgree with Mark. One question I was left with was what does it mean that his third victim is still his "current victim" even though he's apparently in prison and about to be judged.
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