(SF Adventure) A man and his wife try to escape their empty lives on Earth by emigrating to the moon illegally. (3,901 words; Time: 13m)
Rating: ★★★☆☆ Average
"Coyote Moon," by James Van Pelt [bio] (edited by Trevor Quachri), appeared in Analog Science Fiction and Fact issue 09-10|17, published on August 17, 2017 by Penny Publications.
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Pro: The message of the story is clear: illegal immigrants are victims who will end up being exploited by the rich and powerful.
Con: Beyond the message, there’s no story. The protagonists have no influence on anything that happens; they’re entirely helpless, and they accept their fate meekly.
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Con: Beyond the message, there’s no story. The protagonists have no influence on anything that happens; they’re entirely helpless, and they accept their fate meekly.
Other Reviews: Search Web, Browse Review Sites (Issue 09-10|17)
James Van Pelt Info: Interviews, Websites, ISFDB, FreeSFOnline
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Hi, Greg. Thanks for your comments and your continued attention to short fiction.
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