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phoenix2's review
4.0
It's amazing how the author created a compelling universe in such a short length. The story is touching, emotional, romantic and, even though it takes place in space, relatable. It dealed with issues like aging, watching your loved one dying, having to make a difficult choice and such. The main character was pretty likable too. The writting, finally, was pretty good.
grahamjohnson's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.5
swan_h's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
badseedgirl's review
5.0
Choices. Choices made, or not made. For every choice we make, we have to abandon another one. This wonderful gorgeous story is all about these choices. And I loved it. I teared up at all the right times, and more importantly, when it was done, I wanted more.
Ms. Kowal, may I have some more please. (in my best Oliver voice)
Ms. Kowal, may I have some more please. (in my best Oliver voice)
tricapra's review
4.0
I adored this novelette. I may or may not have been sniffling by the end. You can read it in its entirety for free, and it is well worth it. I see why this won a Hugo award.
mpoper's review
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
rachelmfcoles's review
5.0
Mary Robinette Kowal can make me cry in 33 pages without having ever known any of her characters or stories before.
jclermont's review
4.0
A nice quick read. I picked it up because it won the Hugo for short story this year. Well deserved.
pewterwolf's review
4.0
Review Taken From The Pewter Wolf
Sixty-three year old Elma is offered her dream - one last mission in space. It will be a three year-long mission. But there's a problem. Her husband, Nathaniel, has barely a year to live.
So, this a short sci-fi story that isn't sci-fi.
For a story that's inspired by the opening line of Wizard of Oz, we see very little of Dorothy, but we focus of the story/marriage of Elma and Nathaniel and I found this the main reason why I stream through this short story within an hour.
It's a sweet, yet sad and I feel you guys will enjoy this tale that will make you look at the stars (and your grandparents) in a slightly different way...
Sixty-three year old Elma is offered her dream - one last mission in space. It will be a three year-long mission. But there's a problem. Her husband, Nathaniel, has barely a year to live.
So, this a short sci-fi story that isn't sci-fi.
For a story that's inspired by the opening line of Wizard of Oz, we see very little of Dorothy, but we focus of the story/marriage of Elma and Nathaniel and I found this the main reason why I stream through this short story within an hour.
It's a sweet, yet sad and I feel you guys will enjoy this tale that will make you look at the stars (and your grandparents) in a slightly different way...