(Military SF) The courts removed Imbra’s ability to get angry or fight back, but he still wants to help his world fight off the invaders who’re threatening them. (11,105 words; Time: 37m)
Rating: ★★★☆☆ Average
"Belly Up," by Maggie Clark [bio] (edited by Trevor Quachri), appeared in Analog Science Fiction and Fact issue 07-08|17, published on June 15, 2017 by Penny Publications.
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Pro: Imbra is a fascinating character, and figuring out his motivations is a big part of the fun of this story.
Con: It’s not clear why Paloma (ironically, “dove” in Spanish) keeps letting Imbra manipulate him.
At the end, it’s not clear what Imbra was trying to accomplish.
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Con: It’s not clear why Paloma (ironically, “dove” in Spanish) keeps letting Imbra manipulate him.
At the end, it’s not clear what Imbra was trying to accomplish.
Other Reviews: Search Web, Browse Review Sites (Issue 07-08|17)
Maggie Clark Info: Interviews, Websites, ISFDB, FreeSFOnline
Follow RSR on Twitter, Facebook, RSS, or E-mail.
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