★★★☆☆
(Alternate History Fantasy) In a world where the Mongol Empire never fell, and Egyptian college boy meets a Polish girl at a zoo where all the old gods are held captive. (4,527 words; Time: 15m)
"Pax Mongolica," by Evan Marcroft [bio] (edited by Sheila Williams), appeared in Asimov's Science Fiction issue 05-06|20, published on April 23, 2020 by Penny Publications.
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Pro: The idea of gods held captive in a zoo is definitely a new one on me. And Tarek’s infatuation with Oliwia is well-played.
Con: There’s no actual plot here. Tarek simply visits the zoo and sees things happen. He’s got no goals other than making time with Oliwia.
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Pro: The idea of gods held captive in a zoo is definitely a new one on me. And Tarek’s infatuation with Oliwia is well-played.
Con: There’s no actual plot here. Tarek simply visits the zoo and sees things happen. He’s got no goals other than making time with Oliwia.
Other Reviews: Search Web
Evan Marcroft Info: Interviews, Websites, ISFDB, FreeSFOnline
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