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★★☆☆☆ Not Recommended
(Near-Future SF) The Lone Rangerette finds a runaway bicycle and has to decide whether to return her to her abusive owner. (1,549 words; Time: 05m)
"The Bicycle Whisperer," by Lisa Mason [bio] (edited by C.C. Finlay), appeared in Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction issue 05-06|18, published on April 27, 2018 by Spilogale Inc.
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Pro: The Lone Rangerette seems to effect a reconciliation between Shimano Stella and Simon.
This is obviously an allegory for the challenges faced by abused women and the people who try to help them.
Con: This is an “emotional AI” story, and I cannot suspend disbelief for it.
I also didn’t believe a word Simon said, so I found the ending depressing.
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This is obviously an allegory for the challenges faced by abused women and the people who try to help them.
Con: This is an “emotional AI” story, and I cannot suspend disbelief for it.
I also didn’t believe a word Simon said, so I found the ending depressing.
Other Reviews: Search Web, Browse Review Sites (Issue 05-06|18)
Lisa Mason Info: Interviews, Websites, ISFDB, FreeSFOnline
Follow RSR on Twitter, Facebook, RSS, or E-mail.
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