(SF) Nick and Charlie live in Antarctica where the alien “Masters” are engineering improved forms of humanity. (3,627 words; Time: 12m)
Rating: ★★★☆☆ Average
"Antarctic Birds," by A. Brym [bio] (edited by Neil Clarke), appeared in Clarkesworld issue 132, published on September 1, 2017.
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Pro: Nick wants to stop what the Masters are doing, and he succeeds. Charlie wants her kids to Awaken, and she lives to see it happen.
Con: We learn so little about the Masters and their program that we can’t tell whether Nick’s actions are a costly victory or a futile gesture.
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Con: We learn so little about the Masters and their program that we can’t tell whether Nick’s actions are a costly victory or a futile gesture.
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That really wasn't an ending in my view. Pity, it had been quite interesting before the words ran out.
ReplyDeleteWay too opaque.
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