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(Near-Future SF) The narrator’s girlfriend has an annoying friend whose conspiracy theories are threatening their relationship. (3,982 words; Time: 13m)
Rating: ★★★☆☆ Average
"Papoose Lake," by Richard A. Lovett [bio] (edited by Trevor Quachri), appeared in Analog Science Fiction and Fact issue 11-12|17, published on October 19, 2017 by Penny Publications.
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Pro: The narrator’s problem is solved; he can marry Jen and Jen and Tom can stay friends. Chillingly, the mind control that Tom feared turns out to be real.
Con: The ending falls a bit flat because the author belabors the point long after we’ve gotten it.
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Con: The ending falls a bit flat because the author belabors the point long after we’ve gotten it.
Other Reviews: Search Web, Browse Review Sites (Issue 11-12|17)
Richard A. Lovett Info: Interviews, Websites, ISFDB, FreeSFOnline
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