(SF Horror) Hollowell’s genius led to the development of the first space elevator, now nearing completion. What no one knows is that his genius has come at a price. (5,567 words; Time: 18m)
Rating: ★★★☆☆ Average
"The Absence," by Robert R. Chase [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: There’s lots of tension as we approach the horrifying climax.
Con: The infodumps at the start of the story are almost fatal.
None of the characters is well-enough developed for us to care very much about their demise.
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Con: The infodumps at the start of the story are almost fatal.
None of the characters is well-enough developed for us to care very much about their demise.
Other Reviews: Search Web, Browse Review Sites (Issue 09-10|17)
Robert R. Chase Info: Interviews, Websites, ISFDB, FreeSFOnline
Follow RSR on Twitter, Facebook, RSS, or E-mail.
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