★★☆☆☆
(Dystopia) Sequoia and her friends hate their overcontrolled world, where four generations have only been allowed a single child, making teens rare and coddled. (10,386 words; Time: 34m)
"How We Burn," by Brenda Peynado [bio] (edited by John Joseph Adams), appeared in Lightspeed Magazine issue 117, published on February 1, 2020.
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Review: 2020.084 (A Word for Authors)
Pro: It’s an interesting exploration of what the world might be like if a strict one-child policy were adhered to for a century. Fourteen meddling adults for every child, and not much tolerance for the crazy things kids do.
Con: Sequoia is a juvenile delinquent, and it’s not much fun reading about her. She’s an ungrateful brat who causes most of her own problems, including the death of a friend. Even at the end, she blames everyone but herself.
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Pro: It’s an interesting exploration of what the world might be like if a strict one-child policy were adhered to for a century. Fourteen meddling adults for every child, and not much tolerance for the crazy things kids do.
Con: Sequoia is a juvenile delinquent, and it’s not much fun reading about her. She’s an ungrateful brat who causes most of her own problems, including the death of a friend. Even at the end, she blames everyone but herself.
Other Reviews: Search Web
Brenda Peynado Info: Interviews, Websites, ISFDB, FreeSFOnline
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