★★☆☆☆
(Allegory; The Lost Traveler's Tour Guide) A tour guide of fantastic places tells us about locations we ought to avoid if possible. (2,302 words; Time: 07m)
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"Toxic Destinations," by Alexander Weinstein [bio] (edited by John Joseph Adams), appeared in Lightspeed Magazine issue 117, published on February 1, 2020.
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Pro: Obviously the destinations are actually states of mind. The first is where you become so grumpy that no one wants anything to do with you. The second is where you get addicted to something. The third seems to be for people who make bad choices (not totally clear on this one, which really lists three places). The fourth is for the depressed.
Con: The result makes for very dull reading.
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Pro: Obviously the destinations are actually states of mind. The first is where you become so grumpy that no one wants anything to do with you. The second is where you get addicted to something. The third seems to be for people who make bad choices (not totally clear on this one, which really lists three places). The fourth is for the depressed.
Con: The result makes for very dull reading.
Other Reviews: Search Web
Alexander Weinstein Info: Interviews, Websites, ISFDB, FreeSFOnline
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