(Hard SF) She’s been on Pluto for a billion years, watching the sun expand. An alien robot has set up camp nearby, and she needs its help with a problem. (2,095 words; Time: 06m)
Rating: ★★★☆☆ Average
"By the Red Giant's Light," by Larry Niven [bio] (edited by C.C. Finlay), appeared in Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction issue 11-12|17, published on November 1, 2017 by Spilogale Inc.
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Pro: The plot is simple: Dardy needs to divert the comet, and she manages to do it.
Con: The idea that a billion-year-old hacker’s kit could be of any use against an alien robot is absurd. Disappointingly, Dardy encounters essentially no serious problems, which makes the story fall flat.
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Con: The idea that a billion-year-old hacker’s kit could be of any use against an alien robot is absurd. Disappointingly, Dardy encounters essentially no serious problems, which makes the story fall flat.
Other Reviews: Search Web, Browse Review Sites (Issue 11-12|17)
Larry Niven Info: Interviews, Websites, ISFDB, FreeSFOnline
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