(Near-Future SF) Tullio and Irma serve the eccentric, 104-year-old, Chief—the last prime minister of Italy—in his “Shadow House,” a place immune from surveillance. (7,930 words; Time: 26m)
Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Not Recommended
"Elephant on Table," by Bruce Sterling [bio] (edited by David Brin and Stephen W. Potts), appeared in Chasing Shadows (RSR review), published on January 10, 2017 by Tor.
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Pro: There are lots of funny lines in this story. Monica wonder how she can start a life free of sin when she’s wanted on three continents and has thousands of ratings on e-Hooker sites.
Con: It’s long, confused, and mostly pretty dull. There’s no protagonist, no plot, and no characters we care about at all.
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Con: It’s long, confused, and mostly pretty dull. There’s no protagonist, no plot, and no characters we care about at all.
Other Reviews: Search Web, GoodReads.com
Bruce Sterling Info: Interviews, Websites, ISFDB, FreeSFOnline
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