★★★☆☆ Average
(Near-Future SF) In an era when nearly all road traffic is automated, Dude sells his services to people who want their stuff delivered by a human truck driver. This makes a difference when something goes wrong. (4,769 words; Time: 15m)
"Artisanal Trucking, LLC," by Mary Robinette Kowal [bio] (edited by Sheila Williams), appeared in Asimov's Science Fiction issue 03-04|18, published on February 15, 2018 by Penny Publications.
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Pro: Dude comes across as a very nice guy and very serious about his business too. Yes, he’s a Luddite, but we still wish him the best, and we’re happy this turns out well for him.
And how can you not love a story that’s full of cute puppies?
Con: The fact that most of the cars are self-driving doesn’t really matter much to the story. It’s really about Dude trying to earn absolution for killing the mother dog.
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And how can you not love a story that’s full of cute puppies?
Con: The fact that most of the cars are self-driving doesn’t really matter much to the story. It’s really about Dude trying to earn absolution for killing the mother dog.
Other Reviews: Search Web, Browse Review Sites (Issue 03-04|18)
Mary Robinette Kowal Info: Interviews, Websites, ISFDB, FreeSFOnline
Follow RSR on Twitter, Facebook, RSS, or E-mail.
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