(Hard SF) Harvey’s theory predicts a one-way filter is possible, letting matter through in only one direction. In practice, there are a few really important safety issues he should have worried about. (7,883 words; Time: 26m)
Rating: ★★★☆☆ Average
"One Way," by Rick Norwood [bio] (edited by C.C. Finlay), appeared in Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction issue 01-02|17, published on January 3, 2017 by Spilogale Inc.
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Pro: Exploring the various logical consequences of this one-way filter is great fun.
Con: The story has pacing problems. For example, it spends way too much time on the details of constructing the field meant to trap the sphere.
Jerry is something of a Mary Sue. He’s not the protagonist, but his perfection is annoying nevertheless.
The idea that industry hates anyone who ever invents anything is irrational and not supported even by recent history.
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Con: The story has pacing problems. For example, it spends way too much time on the details of constructing the field meant to trap the sphere.
Jerry is something of a Mary Sue. He’s not the protagonist, but his perfection is annoying nevertheless.
The idea that industry hates anyone who ever invents anything is irrational and not supported even by recent history.
Other Reviews: Search Web, Browse Review Sites (Issue 01-02|17)
Rick Norwood Info: Interviews, Websites, ISFDB
Interesting idea, but the characters are flat and the ending was too abrupt.
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