★★★☆☆
(Temporal Apocalypse) The scientists’ plan to use temporal wormholes to protect the Earth from a giant asteroid has unexpected consequences. (895 words; Time: 02m)
"The World Ends in Salty Fingers and Sugared Lips," by Jenn Reese [bio] (edited by Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas), appeared in Uncanny Magazine issue 35, published on July 7, 2020.
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Review: 2020.387 (A Word for Authors)
Pro: It’s a bit like the plot from Goundhog Day except with the world coming to an end over and over.
On a different level, it’s about Lauren and Kala having the time to work out the problems in their relationship.
Con: I guess we’re supposed to assume the temporal wormhole thing eventually worked. And that Lauren and Kala are good again. Not sure why we’re supposed to believe that, though.
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Pro: It’s a bit like the plot from Goundhog Day except with the world coming to an end over and over.
On a different level, it’s about Lauren and Kala having the time to work out the problems in their relationship.
Con: I guess we’re supposed to assume the temporal wormhole thing eventually worked. And that Lauren and Kala are good again. Not sure why we’re supposed to believe that, though.
Other Reviews: Search Web
Jenn Reese Info: Interviews, Websites, ISFDB, FreeSFOnline
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I guess it's because Lauren finally stops worrying about both the end of the relationship and the world.
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