(Fantasy) The spiders work for the ant queen, spinning beautiful gowns for her, but they still remember tales of when they were free. (1,590 words; Time: 05m)
Rating: ★★★☆☆ Average
"Weavers in the Cellar," by Mel Kassel [bio] (edited by Andy Cox), appeared in Interzone issue 268, published on January 15, 2017 by TTA Press.
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Pro: The plot of this story is limited to the narrator's acquiring a greater understanding of her situation. The concluding line, "When it was their time, they flew to us" is chilling.
Con: Other than Snip's death, there's no real action, and the narrator takes no part in the little there is. The story feels like an allegory of some kind, but it's not obvious what it's supposed to mean.
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Con: Other than Snip's death, there's no real action, and the narrator takes no part in the little there is. The story feels like an allegory of some kind, but it's not obvious what it's supposed to mean.
Other Reviews: Search Web, Browse Review Sites (Issue 268)
Mel Kassel Info: Interviews, Websites, ISFDB
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