(Alternate History Fantasy) On 9/11, a squad of wizards from the UK appears and uses magic to prevent most of the carnage. (2,391 words; Time: 07m)
Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Not Recommended
"The Day the Wizards Came," by Rachel Swirsky [bio] (edited by John Joseph Adams), appeared in Lightspeed Magazine issue 90, published on November 1, 2017.
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Pro: It’s nice to see magic used for such a wholesome purpose.
Con: It’s little more than a wish-fulfilment fantasy, with no plot, no character development, no nothing. And it gets dull fast.
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Con: It’s little more than a wish-fulfilment fantasy, with no plot, no character development, no nothing. And it gets dull fast.
Other Reviews: Search Web, Browse Review Sites (Issue 90)
Rachel Swirsky Info: Interviews, Websites, ISFDB, FreeSFOnline
Follow RSR on Twitter, Facebook, RSS, or E-mail.
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